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Attorneys David Perecman and Peter Rigelhaupt Named to the List of Super Lawyers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 22, 2017
We are proud to announce that two of our attorneys, David Perecman and Peter Rigelhaupt, were selected to the 2017 list of Super Lawyers. This award is only given to the top five percent of attorneys ...

New Scaffolding Ready to be Installed in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 14, 2017
New York is looking to add some style to the scaffolding that covers thousands of buildings throughout the city. Urban Umbrella, the company that won a competition to redesign the drab green ...

New York City to Rapidly Expand Protected Bicycle Lanes

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 29, 2017
The New York City Department of Transportation recently vowed to add 50 lane miles of regular bicycle lanes and another 10 miles of protected lanes to the city every single year starting in 2017. ...

Founding Partner David Perecman Selected to the List of The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 16, 2017
We are pleased to announce that founding partner David Perecman was recently named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America © 2018. This award is only given to a small selection of attorneys who ...

The Perecman Firm Enjoys a Weekend Supporting the Laborers' Local 1010

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 12, 2017
Members of The Perecman Firm took some time this past weekend to enjoy the warm weather and support the Laborers’ Local 1010. We enjoyed a great day filled with BBQ, sports and swimming with the union ...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Opens All Major NYC Roads, Suspends Non-Emergency Construction

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 11, 2017
In preparation for Amtrak’s repair work, dubbed the “Summer of Hell” that was scheduled to begin on Sunday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will open all lanes and suspend all non-emergency ...

The Perecman Firm Featured as One of 2017 New York's Leading Lawyers

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 28, 2017
Ever since founding attorney David Perecman first began practicing law 38 years ago, he has remained committed to putting his client’s needs at the forefront of every case he takes on. Just this past ...

Pared Down Version of Lavern's Law Passes New York State Senate

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 22, 2017
After years of fighting, a version of Lavern’s Law, New York’s medical malpractice date of discovery rule, finally received enough votes from the New York State Senate to make its way to Governor ...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Sets Completion Date for Major Construction Products Ahead of Penn Station Renovations

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 13, 2017
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that construction on tunnels and bridges in New York City will be sped up in order to alleviate the potential impact on commenters caused by the renovations ...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Up To $1.5 Billion Dollar Investment to Help Create 40,000 Clean Energy Jobs

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 12, 2017
New York State is working towards backing up the words Governor Andrew Cuomo made when issuing an Executive Order reaffirming the state’s commitment to the Paris Accord by announcing the Clean Climate ...

Showing Our Support for the Children's Smile Foundation Annual Picnic

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jun 9, 2017
On Saturday, June 3, The Perecman Firm joined families for a day of relaxing fun at the Children’s Smile Foundation (CSF) Annual Picnic, an event sponsored by the Firm. We’re always happy to support a ...

New York City Mayor Signs Fourteen New Construction Bills

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 25, 2017
As part of New York City’s Construction Safety Act , announced at the beginning of 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed fourteen new bills, intended to protect construction workers in the city, into law ...

Get Your Car Ready for Summer During Vehicle Safety Week

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 23, 2017
Summer is just around the corner, and that means summer traveling is about to jump into high gear. However, before you jump behind the wheel of your car to start your journey, it’s important to make ...

Residential Building Permits in NYC Hit Decade High

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2017
According to data released by the New York Building Congress (NYBC), there were more new residential building permits issued in New York City in the first quarter of 2017 than any other quarter in the ...

Mapping the 280 Miles of Scaffolding in New York City

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 2, 2017
Back in 1980, New York City introduced a law that required scaffolding after Grace Gold, a student at Barnard College, was struck and killed by a piece of terra cotta that fell from an early 1900’s ...

Staying Safe During and After a Snowstorm

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Mar 16, 2017
Depending on where you live, the recent blizzard either produced an underwhelming amount of snow, or it buried your cars under nearly three feet of freezing white powder . While most of New York City ...

New York Sanitation Workers Protected By New Law

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Feb 10, 2017
Early in the fall of 2016, sanitation workers in New York finally received the legal protection they need to keep them safe on the job. New York State joined about a dozen other states when it adopted ...

A Fun Weekend at The New York City District Council of Carpenters Picnic

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 19, 2016
Members of The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. spent this past weekend enjoying the sunny weather at The New York City District Council of Carpenters picnic held at Cunningham Park in Queens. We had our tents ...

The Perecman Firm Congratulates Scholarship Winner Jacob Gage

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 7, 2016
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is proud to announce that Jamestown Community College student Jacob Gage is one of 2016’s two Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism winners. Gage was one of two ...

Taking Time to Celebrate the Workers in Our Community

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Sep 2, 2016
The United States has honored its workers on Labor Day since the late 1800’s, and it’s a special time where we can sit down, relax and thank all of the people who work tirelessly for our collective ...

David Perecman Named to the 2017 List of 'The Best Lawyers in America'

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Aug 17, 2016
David Perecman, the founding attorney of The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., was voted to the 2017 list of The Best Lawyers in America © . He has received this honor every year since 2008. The list is ...

Financial Options after a Settlement: Structured Settlements

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 22, 2016
Many personal injury lawsuits end before ever reaching the courtroom because all parties involved are able to come to an agreement. These settlements can either come in a one-time lump sum of money, ...

The Perecman Firm Attends Local 1010 and Local 66 Outings

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jul 11, 2016
Members of the Perecman Firm attended two Union events this past weekend, and we even managed to get a few photos of them enjoying themselves! On Saturday, the Firm sponsored the annual Local 1010 ...

It's Not Just How Many Cases - It's What Cases

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 25, 2016
When it comes time to choose a lawyer for a personal injury or wrongful death claim, many people feel that a law firm that has handled a lot of cases is best suited to help them. This is not always ...

Start the New Year Right - Seek the Compensation You Need

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| Jan 4, 2016
It’s a new year and our team at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. is just as determined as ever to help our clients seek compensation after an injury-causing accident. We know when individuals are ...

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