Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2014
Education: Syracuse University College of Law
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Passionate, Dedicated, and Accomplished
Erica Colon is a standout attorney known for her relentless commitment to tackling challenging and high-stakes legal cases that others might avoid. Her exceptional legal career has earned her recognition as one of the top attorneys in the state, receiving prestigious accolades like Super Lawyers (Rising Stars 2016-2024) and U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyers (Ones To Watch 2021-2024).
Erica has a strong affinity for workers, children, and families, which fuels her passionate advocacy for those who have suffered injustices. At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., she serves as a plaintiff's trial attorney, focusing on various aspects of personal injury law, including cases involving car accidents, workplace injuries, premises liability, and construction accidents.
Throughout her career, Erica has translated her unwavering dedication into remarkable achievements. She has secured numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in cases heard in both New York State Courts and the Federal District Courts of New York (Eastern and Southern Districts). Additionally, she actively participates in the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
In 2015, Erica transitioned to a prominent NYC-based personal injury law firm, expanding her expertise to represent clients in personal injury cases arising from automobile accidents, premises liability, construction incidents, and workplace accidents.
When Erica joined The Perecman Firm in 2018 as a trial attorney, she brought a remarkable set of skills and expertise well-suited to the firm's practice areas. Beyond her legal prowess, Erica possesses an unmatched passion for justice, a dedication to her profession, and boundless energy, all channeled into vigorously advocating for her clients and pursuing justice.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
First Admitted: 2014, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.perecman.com/erica-colon/
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- New York, 2014 - Present, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2014 - Present
- Syracuse University College of Law, Children’s and Family Rights Legal Clinic, Student Attorney
- Syracuse University College of Law, CALI Awards for Excellence in Education
- New York Metro Rising Stars is an honor reserved for those lawyers under the age of 40, who have practiced for 10 years or less, who have been selected for exhibiting excellence in the practice of law. Only 2.5% of attorneys in the New York Metro area receive this distinction, Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2016-2020
- Ithaca College University, Bachelor of Science in Finance, 2009
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2024