Zachary S. Perecman

Passionate, Relentless, and Thorough Advocacy

Zachary Perecman is a New York personal injury trial attorney and partner at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., representing individuals and families in complex construction accident, New York Labor Law, civil rights, and wrongful death matters. His practice focuses on catastrophic injury cases arising from unsafe construction sites, serious negligence, and constitutional violations.

Zach is known for his disciplined approach to litigation, strategic case development, and commitment to securing maximum compensation for injured clients. He handles cases from initial investigation through trial and appellate advocacy, with a particular emphasis on construction accident claims involving falls, falling objects, and unsafe work conditions.

Recent Results:

• $19,000,000 for a construction worker injured by a falling hoisted beam

• $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

• $4,000,000 wrongful imprisonment recovery following a successful appeal

• $3,200,000 for a laborer injured on a construction site

• $2,700,000 for an asbestos worker who suffered burn injuries

• $2,500,000 for a construction worker injured after tripping on debris while moving scaffolding materials

• $1,800,000 for a concrete worker injured by a falling beam

• $1,650,000 for an electrician’s apprentice injured after falling from an A-frame ladder

Zach began his career at The Perecman Firm as a file clerk and paralegal, gaining hands-on experience in every stage of litigation. He continues the legacy of his father, trial attorney David Perecman, bringing both institutional knowledge and modern trial strategy to high-stakes cases.

He earned his B.S. in Business Management from the University of Miami and his J.D., magna cum laude, from New York Law School, where he was a John Marshall Harlan Scholar and Law Review editor. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2018–2025) and selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2020–2025).