About Peter Rigelhaupt
Peter D. Rigelhaupt joined The Perecman Firm, in 2009, bringing his vast experience garnered over the course of his 20-year career as a litigator to the firm. For approximately 10 years prior to joining the firm, Mr. Rigelhaupt defended attorneys from inception of suit through trial in all types of legal malpractice actions. This experience gives him an intimate knowledge of the defense bar and insurance industry, and a unique insight into that side of the practice, making Mr. Rigelhaupt a very effective negotiator in addition to being an extremely well-rounded attorney.
Education
Education
Bachelor Of Science- Political Science
S.U.N.Y at Oneonta – University
1983
Juris Doctor
Albany Law School of Union University – Graduate School
1988
Awards
New York Law Journal's "Top Verdicts in New York"
The New York Law Journal is a nationally recognized publication that highlights the legal profession in New York. The distinguished title of “Top Verdicts in New York” was granted to The Perecman Firm, for securing some of the top verdicts and settlements in the state.Super Lawyers, 2013-2017, 2021, 2023
Bar Admissions
New York, 1988
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1991
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1991
U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 2016
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2007
Languages
English
