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David Perecman founded The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. 35 years ago in order to fight for and protect the rights of injured workers throughout New York. Throughout his decades of tireless work in the courtroom and at the negotiation table, he has secured numerous large sum verdicts and settlements for his clients, including some of the largest verdicts and settlements for construction workers in New York history. In addition to working with people injured in worksite accidents, Mr. Perecman handled cases involving wrongful arrest, civil rights, premises accidents, catastrophic personal injury, and work injuries.
Mr. Perecman graduated from The State University of New York, Albany before earning his J.D. at Brooklyn Law School. He is well qualified to handle any legal matter that his clients face, and over the years his success has earned him numerous prestigious honors and accolades for his work. Some of the most notable awards include being listed in the The National Law Journal’s Hall of Fame in 2008, being listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America since 2008, and being selected to the list of Super Lawyers list since 2007.
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Acquired: 1979
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250 West 57th Street, Suite 401, New York, NY, 10107
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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
The Perecman Firm
This firm is amazing, i work for UPS and was injured on the job. They took my case and took me step by step through the process of a workers comp claim and answered all my questions. When i reached out to them with a concern or question, they got back to me very fast, sometimes within minutes, especi...
"David is in the top one percent of personal injury lawyers in New York. He has all of the skills good lawyers need to succeed: intelligence, experience, a strong work ethic, trial and negotiation skills, and common sense. I am most impressed, however, with two additional qualities: David's passion and outside-the-box thinking. All together, these strengths have catapulted David to the top of the PI bar. His clients are fortunate to have David as their lawyer."
"David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm, is one of the finest attorneys I know. It was an honor to work jointly with him on a legal matter. He is a truly superb legal scholar, advocate, and gentleman and really FIGHTS for his clients. These are the hallmarks of an exceptional lawyer and David Perecman is definitely one. His clients are very lucky to have him on their side."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly regarded lawyer in the community and his results are impressive."
"I would recommend David Perecman for any personal injury case. He is an extremely savvy trial lawyer and an excellent appellate practitioner. He has advanced the rights of all construction workers in New York through skilled advocacy and a passion for justice."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2014
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2013
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Top 20 NYC Personal Injury Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2011
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2011
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in New York, New York Magazine
2011
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Recognition, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2010
Recognition, Super Lawyers
2010
Top Attorney New York Metro Area, New York Times
2010
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Best Lawyers in New York, New York Magazine
2010
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Recognized, New York Super Lawyers
2009
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2009
Top Attorney New York Metro Area, New York Times
2009
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Recognized, New York Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2008
Top Attorney New York Metro Area, New York Times
2008
Best Lawyers in New York, New York Magazine
2008
Best Lawyers in New York, New York Magazine
2008
Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Recognized, New York Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2006
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
2005
Highest Verdicts and/or Settlements in New York, The New York Law Journal
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Recognized, National Register's Whos Who in Executives and Professional
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Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1900 - Present
Founder, The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
2006 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
1980 - 2011
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BS
1975
2016
CLE for Trial Lawyers at NYSTLA
2011
New York Labor Law-Construction Accident Litigation
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