Peter Rigelhaupt

Peter Rigelhaupt

  • Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Appeals & Appellate
  • New York
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Biography

Peter D. Rigelhaupt, an experienced attorney at The Perecman Firm, PLLC since 2009, brings over 20 years of defense practice expertise to his role. His background offers him unique insights into the defense bar and insurance industry, enhancing his effectiveness as a negotiator and attorney. Specializing in personal injury cases, Rigelhaupt vigorously represents clients harmed by negligence, particularly focusing on injured construction workers but also handling premises liability, product liability, and motor vehicle accident cases. He also champions civil rights cases, advocating for victims of police brutality, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution, with a successful track record. Additionally, he leads the firm’s motion and appellate practice group, regularly arguing before appellate courts and authoring briefs. Noteworthy achievements include his involvement in a groundbreaking civil rights case resulting in a $4 million settlement, where the New York State Court of Appeals reversed a prior decision and reinstated the plaintiff’s case.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
Albany Law School
(1988)
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Professional Associations
New York State Trial Lawyer's Association
Current
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New York State Bar  # 2250801
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
www.perecman.com
Contact & Map
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
250 West 57th Street
Suite 401
New York, NY 10107
Telephone: (212) 977-7033