Perry Weitz

Top rated Products Liability attorney in New York, New York

Weitz & Luxenberg, PC
Perry Weitz
Weitz & Luxenberg, PC

Practice areas: Products Liability, Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in New York since: 1985

Education: Hofstra University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2025

Weitz & Luxenberg, PC

700 Broadway
New York, NY 10003 Visit website

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Perry Weitz, a co-founding member of Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., is an attorney whose practice areas encompass mesothelioma and asbestos, defective drugs and devices, personal injury and malpractice, environmental pollution and consumer protection. Since beginning his legal career in 1985, he has dedicated himself to advocating for everyday Americans, particularly those facing dire situations with limited recourse.

Mr. Weitz’s legal journey began in New York, where he was admitted to the Bar in 1985 and subsequently to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 1986. His early legal endeavors focused on aiding mesothelioma victims and challenging formidable corporations, setting a precedent for his career.

An active member of the legal community, Mr. Weitz holds positions on several prestigious boards and committees. He serves on the boards of the American Association for Justice, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, The Legal Aid Society and the Jewish Lawyer Guild. Additionally, he chairs the Tort and General Negligence sections of the New York County Lawyers Association and is a member of the American Association for Justice’s Mass Torts Committee.

Mr. Weitz’s contributions to the field of law have not gone unnoticed. He has been consistently recognized as one of New York Magazine’s Best Lawyers. He has been a recipient of the Champion of Justice Award in 2011 from the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice and the Clarence Darrow Award from Mass Torts Made Perfect. The National Law Journal has also honored him as an Elite Trial Lawyer. Additionally, he has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and has been rated “Good” on Avvo.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Defense

Focus areas

Medical Devices, Personal Injury - Plaintiff

  • 80% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
  • 20% Personal Injury - General: Defense

First Admitted: 1985, New York

Professional Webpage: https://www.weitzlux.com/our-attorneys/perry-weitz/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • U.S. District Court, NY Southern & Eastern, 1986
  • Chair, Tort and General Negligence sections, New York County Lawyers Association
  • New York, 1985
  • Board, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
  • Board, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, Mass Tort Committee, American Association for Justice
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • George vs. Celotex Corp., reported in 914 F.2d 26, 31 Fed. R. Evid. Serv. 30, Prod. Liab. Rep. (CCH)P. 12,644 (2nd Cir. (N.Y.), Sep 13, 1990)
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Board, Jewish Lawyer Guild
  • Member, Men's Division Executive Committee, Children's Medical Fund
  • Board, Legal Aid Society
  • Member, Men’s Division Executive Committee, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
  • Board of Trustees, North Shore University Hospital
Honors/Awards:
  • Best Lawyers, New York Magazine, 2005
  • New York City Lawyer of the Year, 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Champion of Justice, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, 2011
Educational Background:
  • George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts Program, 1981
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Co-chaired and moderated a roundtable discussion featuring prominent jurists and their cutting-edge insights from the bench regarding asbestos litigation, 2011, 2012
  • Co-chaired symposium and lectured on the topic of emerging trends in asbestos litigation, 2008
  • Guided attendees of an American Conference Institute lecture through the intricacies of the then-newest innovative techniques to resolve complex tort litigation, 1996

Office location for Perry Weitz

700 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

Phone: 866-390-0866

Selections

20 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2025

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