Zachary S. Perecman

Zach Perecman is a dedicated and results-driven personal injury and construction accident attorney at The Perecman Firm, where he has been a valued team member since high school. Starting as a file clerk and paralegal, Zach now uses his passion and skill to advocate fiercely for clients injured in construction accidents, car crashes, premises incidents, and civil rights matters. With deep knowledge across every facet of the firm’s practice, he brings a meticulous approach to legal representation and is also integral to the firm’s management and marketing.

Zach consistently achieves multi-million-dollar settlements and has successfully participated in jury trials, earning accolades among New York’s top attorneys by Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2018-2024) and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch (2020-2024). He handles all aspects of his clients’ cases, from investigation and depositions to discovery, motions, appeals, and trial proceedings, ensuring he stays informed on case law and legislation that could benefit his clients.

Some of Zach’s recent notable settlements include:

• $5,600,000 for a union concrete laborer injured by a falling scaffold
• $4,300,000 for a union carpenter who fell from a scaffold
• $3,200,000 for a laborer who suffered an ankle injury stepping on debris
• $2,700,000 for an asbestos worker who sustained burns
• $1,800,000 for a concrete worker injured by a falling beam

One of his first impactful cases after law school involved a client wrongfully accused of murder and held in Rikers Island for four years. Zach was instrumental in securing a $4 million settlement against The City of New York by persuading the highest court to allow the case to proceed. Another highlight of his career came in 2019, when he and his father, firm founder David Perecman, obtained a $5 million settlement following a unanimous jury verdict in a premises liability case.