Erica Colon

Erica Colon

New York, NY12 years experience

About Erica Colon

Erica Colon is a plaintiff's trial attorney at The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. in New York City, known for her determination in handling complex, high-stakes personal injury matters. Her practice spans a broad range of personal injury litigation, including automobile accidents, workplace injuries, premises liability claims, and construction accidents. Her interest in law began during a college internship at a district attorney's office, followed by law school experience at a personal injury firm handling medical malpractice and asbestos exposure cases. She joined The Perecman Firm in 2018.

Practice areas

Education

Syracuse University College of Law
Juris Doctor, 2013
Ithaca College
Undergraduate, 2009

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of New York
State Bar of U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
State Bar of U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Awards & recognition

Super Lawyers Rising Star (2016-2023)
Best Lawyers 'Ones to Watch' (2021-2024)
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Four CALI Awards (Legal Writing and Trial Advocacy)

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