Steven B. Dorfman

Steven Dorfman is a New York personal injury trial attorney and Managing Attorney of The Perecman Firm, representing victims of catastrophic construction accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, and serious negligence throughout New York City. With more than two decades of experience, he focuses on complex, high-exposure cases involving severe and life-altering injuries.

Steven regularly litigates construction accident claims under New York Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200, representing injured workers and families in state courts across New York as well as in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

He has secured numerous substantial recoveries for his clients, including:

• $29,950,000 settlement for the family of a 51-year-old construction worker who tragically fell 44 stories
• Multiple multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters

His results have been recognized by the New York Law Journal in its “Top Verdicts and Settlements” listings.

Steven has also played key roles in major, high-profile litigation, including cases arising from the 2015 Metro-North derailment in Valhalla, the 2013 Spuyten Duyvil train derailment, and the 2008 Manhattan crane collapse. These matters required coordination of complex liability issues and large-scale injury claims.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and has been consistently selected to the New York Super Lawyers list.

A first-generation American and fluent Spanish speaker, Steven works closely with clients and families to ensure they understand their rights and feel supported throughout the litigation process.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.