Steven Dorfman

Compassionate, Devoted, Determined

With over 20 years of experience in plaintiff personal injury trial law, Steven Dorfman is the managing attorney at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., where he is celebrated for his tireless advocacy on behalf of injured clients, workers, and their families. Known for his compassionate approach and unwavering dedication, Steven fights to uphold the rights of his clients and secure the compensation they deserve.

Throughout his career, Steven has achieved multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for thousands of clients, with his impressive case results frequently highlighted among the New York Law Journal’s “Top Verdicts and Settlements.” Recognized as one of New York’s top attorneys by Super Lawyers (2019-2025), he has handled high-profile cases, including the ongoing 2015 Metro-North Accident in Valhalla, the 2013 Spuyten Duyvil train derailment, and the 2008 Manhattan Crane Collapse.

Steven’s practice encompasses construction accidents, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and catastrophic injury cases, representing clients before the New York State Courts and U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the esteemed New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

A graduate of Brooklyn Law School and George Washington University, Steven is a first-generation American and the proud son of Argentine immigrants. Fluent in Spanish, he relates personally to the challenges faced by injured individuals—especially those for whom English is not a first language—and guides them through the legal process with empathy and dedication.