Steven B. Dorfman - NY Lawyer Profile

Empathetic, Committed, and ResoluteWith more than twenty years of experience in plaintiff personal injury law, Steven B. Dorfman serves as the managing attorney at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. Renowned for his unwavering commitment to injured individuals, workers, and their loved ones, Steven is fervent about safeguarding their rights and ensuring they obtain the recompense they are entitled to.Throughout his professional journey, Steven has advocated for numerous clients, achieving multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. His legal triumphs have been acknowledged in the “Top Verdicts and Settlements” roster of the New York Law Journal, and he has consistently been recognized as one of New York’s premier attorneys by Super Lawyers (2019-2025). Noteworthy cases that Steven has been involved in encompass the 2015 Metro-North Accident, the 2013 Spuyten Duyvil train derailment, and the 2008 Manhattan Crane Collapse.Steven's legal practice concentrates on cases involving construction mishaps, premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, and catastrophic injuries. He represents clients in New York State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Additionally, he holds a position on the Board of Directors for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.A graduate of Brooklyn Law School and George Washington University, Steven is a first-generation American and the offspring of Argentine immigrants. Fluent in Spanish, he can effectively connect with clients who communicate in English as a second language, guiding them through the legal procedures with compassion and comprehension.