Erica C. Colon

Passionate, Dedicated, and Accomplished Trial Advocacy

Erica Colon is a New York personal injury attorney at The Perecman Firm, where she represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence, with a focus on construction accidents, workplace injuries, and New York Labor Law claims.

Erica is a dedicated advocate for injured workers and has built a reputation for thorough case preparation, strong negotiation skills, and effective litigation strategy. She has mediated numerous personal injury matters and participated in multiple trials, consistently working to secure maximum compensation for her clients. Her practice centers on representing construction workers injured in unsafe job site conditions, including falls from heights, equipment-related incidents, and other serious workplace accidents.

Representative Results:

• $1,200,000 for an elevator mechanic who sustained a life-altering back injury

• $925,000 for a concrete laborer injured on a Manhattan construction site

• $825,000 for a construction worker injured after slipping while exiting a scissor lift onto an elevated rooftop work area

Erica’s commitment to personal injury law began during an internship at a district attorney’s office, where she developed a strong interest in advocacy. She expanded her experience at Syracuse University College of Law, working at a firm representing victims of medical malpractice and asbestos exposure, further shaping her dedication to plaintiff-side litigation.

She earned her B.S. from Ithaca College and her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. Erica is OSHA-10 certified and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2016 through 2025. She is also included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch from 2021 through 2025.