Since 1992, we have represented players in the NFL, CFL, USFL, AFL, afl2 and Great Britain.

History

John Paul Perla Jr. was one of the first certified NFL agents in the State of Wisconsin. Engaged in the general practice of law since 1978, upon obtaining his NFLPA certification he established his sports management division on the premise of representing college football players in the Upper Midwest region of the country where his office was located. PSM has negotiated contracts on behalf of players in the NFL, CFL, USFL, AFL, afl2 and Great Britain. The development of PSM has evolved to not only represent position players but Specialists, namely, kickers, punters and long snappers. This has allowed the firm to take on a nationally based clientele while providing a full range of services to the players.

Employment Experience

May 1992 to Present – President (Sole Practitioner) of The Law Office of John Paul Perla Jr. and the Perla Sports Management Division of the firm

August 1982 to May 1992 – Law Office of Steve Enich, Associate Attorney in General Practice Law firm

June 1980 to July 1982 – Mutual Savings and Loan Association, In-House Legal Counsel for Real Estate Development / Loan Department

June 1978 to July 1980 – Brendel, Flanagan, Sendik & Fahl, Associate Attorney in General Practice Law Firm Wauwatosa, WI

Education

1978 – Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, WI J.D.

1975 –Marquette University B. S. Degree, Milwaukee, WI School of Business Administration

Professional Affiliations

NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor: 1986 to Present

CAI (Community Associations Institute) National and Wisconsin Chapter Member

Admitted to State Bar of Wisconsin: 1978

Admitted to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin: 1978