Estevan Perera, Esq. (born April 21, 1982) is a Belizean attorney who was born and raised in Belize.
He has served in the capacity of Director for several notable Private and Government Boards across the country of Belize. These appointments have garnered him great respect as an expert in the fields of both real estate and corporate law. As the managing partner at the law firm of Estevan Perera & Company LLP,[1] he specializes in private acquisitions, corporate law, intellectual property, and civil litigation.
Estevan Perera holds a Certificate of Legal Education from the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad & Tobago (2007-2009). He also holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree from the University of the West Indies in Mona, Jamaica (2004-2007) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (2001-2004).
Perera is currently the Managing Partner of the law firm of Estevan Perera & Company LLP located in the Alpha Business Centre at No. 2118 Guava Street, Belize City, Belize. Perera was called to the bar of Belize in 2009.
In 2017, Perera captured a notable victory in the Supreme Court in the case of Janine Vega vs. Laura Blanco & Others (Claim No. 171 of 2017[2]), which ultimately paved the way for the amendment to the Money Lenders Act[3] of Belize in the following year. The said judgment ultimately protects persons against usury interest rates and prevents pawnshops from illegally taking their customer’s property in exchange for debts owed.
THE BELIZE SIGN
Perera is the designer and creator of the first Belize Sign[7] Monument which was constructed in September 2014 with a vision of encouraging patriotism among Belizeans. The sign was soon after inaugurated by the Belize City Council in 2015. The vibrant colors of the sign portray the diverse cultures that co-exist within Belize.
A second Belize Sign Monument was later constructed and installed in Belize City. The Belize Sign Monuments are now listed on Trip Advisor as one of the top 10 tourist attractions worth visiting in Belize City.
Giving back to the community has always been at the core of Perera’s life journey. He currently serves as an active member of the Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise[8] and as a Director for the Inspiration Center of Belize.[9] Both organizations work closely with those who are less fortunate seeking out ways to enrich the lives of those who need it most.
As a member of the Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise, Perera works tirelessly with other Rotarians to address concerns such as clean water, illiteracy, poverty, hunger, and health care while The Inspiration Center offers therapy and health services to children with disabilities and their families.
Perera is married to Shelley Perera (nee Estephan) and they share two children, Serafina and Alejandro.