Zealous, Enthusiastic, and Compassionate
Mariusz "Mario" Sniarowski has dedicated his career to personal injury law with a deep commitment to helping clients secure the justice and compensation they deserve. Encouraged by his college professor to pursue law, Mario’s path was solidified after spending his first summer in law school as a summer associate at The Perecman Firm, working under the guidance of David Perecman. After his first year of law school, Mario officially joined the firm and has worked at The Perecman Firm for the past 23 years, dedicating his legal career to advocating for injured and vulnerable clients. Known for his empathy and understanding, Mario has achieved remarkable results, including a $6 million settlement for a construction worker and multiple other multi-million dollar outcomes for his clients.
Fluent in Polish, Mario is especially attuned to the cultural and linguistic needs of Polish-speaking clients, ensuring they feel fully understood and supported. His approach is rooted in truly listening to his clients, so he can identify their unique needs and concerns and advocate for them effectively. As a first-generation immigrant who navigated his own challenges of adapting to a new culture and language, Mario has a personal understanding of the struggles many of his clients face. His life experiences drive his passion for helping others in difficult circumstances.
Mario earned his J.D. and is active in community service, especially through his work with the Polish community. He has served as a board member and a member of the Supervisory Committee of the Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union and as a past President and current board member of the Children’s Smile Foundation, which led to him being awarded both the “Knight’s Cross” and the “100th Anniversary of Polish Independence Medal” by the Republic of Poland.
Outside of his legal work, Mario is an avid motorcyclist, music lover, and former bass guitarist, spending his free time enjoying outdoor activities, reading, and supporting charitable causes. He is committed to practicing law with integrity, empathy, and professionalism, and aims to provide his clients with not only exceptional results but also a sense of understanding and respect.
Some examples of Mariusz’s results are:
- $5 million settlement secured for a construction worker whose ankle was crushed while operating heavy machinery at a New York job site.
- $3.4 million settlement at mediation for a Polish construction worker who fell from a height on a construction site and sustained serious injuries.
- $2.575 million settlement obtained for a Polish construction worker injured on a job site.
- $2.3 million settlement secured for a husband and wife who were injured when their vehicle was rear-ended by a New York City sanitation truck while stopped in traffic.
- $2.225 million settlement secured for a construction worker who suffered a serious eye injury after being struck by a dislodged nail while performing framing work without adequate eye protection.
- $2 million settlement secured for a construction worker who was injured after tripping on debris while carrying materials at a New York job site.
- $1.75 million settlement secured for a pedestrian who was struck by a New York City transit authority vehicle while crossing the street.
- $1.2 million settlement secured for a driver who was injured in a rear-end collision involving a city-operated sanitation vehicle.
- $1 million settlement secured for the family of a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in New York.
- $0.95 million settlement secured for a pedestrian who was struck by a city bus while crossing the street during the course of his work duties.
- $0.7 million settlement secured for a construction worker who was injured due to a defective lift that failed while he was performing work at an elevated height.
- $0.325 million settlement secured for a passenger who was injured in a motor vehicle collision involving an emergency transport vehicle.
- $0.3 million settlement secured for a bus passenger who was injured after the bus made a sudden and forceful stop, causing the passenger to be thrown forward.
- $0.257 million settlement secured for a driver who was injured in a motor vehicle collision at an intersection involving a turning vehicle and an oncoming truck.
Practice Areas
- Construction Accidents
- Premises Accidents
- Vehicle Accidents
- Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2004
Seminars
- Speaking engagements at Polish and Slavic Center, Brooklyn NY and Consulate of the Republic of Poland In New York, New York, NY
Membership
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- American Criminal Justice Association
- Lambda Alpha Epsilon
- Nu Gamma Sigma
- Children’s Smile Foundation member of the Board of Directors (2014 – Present), President (2016-2018), Vice President (2019 – Present)
- The Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union Member of the Supervisory Committee (2018 – Present), Member of the Board of Directors (2019 – Present)
Languages
- Communicative in Russian and Slovakian
- Polski
Education
Bachelor of Science- Summa Cum Laude
John Jay College of Criminal Justice – University
2000
Juris Doctor
Hofstra University School of Law – Graduate School
2003
Awards
Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in New York in 2021
The Perecman Firm, secured one of the 10 largest personal settlements in the U.S. in 2021, as published by TopVerdict.