The Perecman Firm Announces Scholarship for Students with Autism or Affected By Autism
New York, New York (PRWEB) January 27, 2015 -- The Perecman Firm officially launched a scholarship honoring Avonte Oquendo, a 14-year-old autistic boy who went missing after he wandered away from his Long Island City school in 2013. The $1,000 scholarship will be for a graduating high school or college student who is living with autism, or whose close family member has been diagnosed with a form of autism, including Asperger syndrome.
The deadline for the [Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism is July 31, 2015.
“The outpouring of support and assistance that accompanied the search for Avonte was unprecedented. Although Avonte tragically died, we want to show the same support for other students affected by autism in memory of this extraordinary young man,” said Attorney at Law David Perecman, founder of [The Perecman Firm.
Applicants for the Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism must be currently enrolled or have been accepted to an accredited university or college, either at the undergraduate or post-graduate level. Additionally, applicants need to submit an essay on one of three topics which can be found on The Perecman Firm website.
More information and the online application for the Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship for Autism can also be found on the website for The Perecman Firm.
“Our hope is that this scholarship will help offset the financial burden of attending school for a deserving student who is familiar with the unique needs and strengths of a person with autism,” said Perecman.
The Perecman Firm added a section to their website to honor Avonte, to increase awareness about autism, and to share resources where families can find support. The Perecman Firm has represented and continues to represent Avonte’s family in connection with his tragic disappearance and death.
About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:
For the past 30 years, the New York construction accident, medical malpractice, auto accident, personal injury, and civil rights violation lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have handled all types of personal injury cases. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, has been recognized for his achievements as an Honoree in the National Law Journal's Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine's "The Best Lawyers in America" and The New York Times Magazine "New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition" for the years 2007-2014. The prestigious U.S. News & World Report ranks The Perecman Firm among the top 20 personal injury firms in New York City for the years 2011-2015.
The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $15 million verdict** for a construction accident (Index 112370/03) Supreme Court, New York County, a $5.35 million dollar verdict*** for an automobile accident (Index 2749/04) Supreme Court, Kings County, and a $40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice (Index 2146/03)****Supreme Court, Kings County.
The Perecman Firm serves Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate NY, Morris County, and Rockland County.
**later settled while on appeal for $7.940 million
*** later settled for $3.5 million
**** total potential payout
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Sherry Ishak, The Perecman Firm, +1 (305)864-1539, [email protected]
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