Steve Perles is the senior attorney and founder of the Perles Law Firm.
Steve is a leader in private litigation against state sponsors of terrorism. Over his 40-plus-year career, Steve has represented victims of terrorism and has expanded the scope of relief available to victims of terrorism both through litigation and in cooperation with Congress and various administrations.
Steve received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alaska in cultural anthropology and economics and his JD from William & Mary. He began his private practice in 1981 after serving as Chief Legislative Assistant and Staff Attorney for Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), the former president pro tem of the Senate and chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee who sadly passed away in an aircraft accident in 2010.
Steve is an adjunct professor at William & Mary. He is actively involved in philanthropy, as well as in advocacy on terror victim issues.
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