About Robert Peragine

Robert Peragine is a multi-jurisdictional trial attorney admitted in both New York and Connecticut. He received his undergraduate degree from SUNY Cortland in 2003 and his law degree from the University of Massachusetts School of Law in 2006, graduating fifth in his class. He began his career as a prosecutor before gaining plaintiff-side experience at Trantolo & Trantolo, then went on to serve as Senior Trial Attorney at two large New York personal injury firms before returning to Trantolo & Trantolo as Senior Trial Attorney and Legal Director for Fairfield County and the New York offices. He has been recognized by TopVerdict for a Top 100 Personal Injury Settlement in New York in 2023, named a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Plaintiff Attorney and Top 40 Under 40, and selected as a New York Super Lawyer in 2024, 2025, and 2026. He grew up in Bluepoint, New York and holds a Best of the Bar Award for Top Verdict in New York.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Trantolo & Trantolo

These results are credited to Trantolo & Trantolo. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

$2.9 millionSettlement

Keith V. Trantolo of Trantolo & Trantolo secured a $2.9 million wrongful death settlement in a motor vehicle fatality case, placing it seventh on TopVerdict's list of the top 20 Connecticut settlements of 2017.

Connecticut · 2017Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$1.25 millionSettlement

A Connecticut motorcyclist suffered a skull fracture, traumatic brain injury, and other life-threatening injuries after a limousine driver crossed into his lane; attorney Blake Driscolli of Trantolo and Trantolo recovered the full available insurance limits, $1.25 million, in 2023.

Connecticut · 2023Motorcycle AccidentsRead the full story →
$1.2 millionSettlement

A Connecticut motor vehicle accident victim secured a $1.2 million settlement in 2024, handled by Trantolo and Trantolo attorney Adam Allegro, with a counterclaim remaining on the docket at the time of reporting.

Connecticut · 2024Car AccidentsRead the full story →
$1 millionSettlement

A Connecticut motorcyclist ejected when an Amazon-branded delivery van driver cut a left turn without yielding recovered $1 million, with the case later recognized as a Top 10 Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Settlement of 2023 by TopVerdict.

Connecticut · 2022Motorcycle AccidentsRead the full story →
$480,000Settlement

Scott Mumley, a South Windsor man rear-ended on the Berlin Turnpike while driving for work, settled an underinsured motorist claim against his own insurer for $480,000.

Connecticut (Newington/South Windsor area) · 2018Car AccidentsRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

University of Massachusetts School of Law
J.D., 2006
State University of New York at Cortland
Undergraduate, 2003

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of New York
State Bar of Connecticut

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$44 million · Construction Worker Left Without Oxygen for 20 Minutes After Debris Chute Collapse Wins $44 Million Settlement

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.