Ray Panek, a Brooklyn native and the son of a construction worker, embodies the resilience, grit, and determination for which Kings County is known. Raised in the borough he proudly calls home, Ray rose from a highly regarded young trial attorney to becoming one of New York City’s most respected litigators and a named and founding partner at Elefterakis, Elefterakis & Panek.
Throughout his career, Ray has secured exceptional results for his clients, including numerous multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and substantial mid-trial settlements. His success in the courtroom has earned him widespread respect throughout the legal community, leading to invitations from New York Supreme Court Justices to lecture fellow trial attorneys on courtroom strategy, trial advocacy, and presentation techniques.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Ray was named one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association—an extraordinary distinction made even more impressive by the fact that he received the honor before the age of 30.
Committed to upholding the firm’s distinguished courtroom reputation, Ray focuses exclusively on representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries and whose claims have been undervalued by insurance companies unwilling to offer fair compensation. Known for his compelling courtroom presence and ability to clearly present complex evidence, Ray is dedicated to helping juries uncover the truth and deliver just outcomes for injured individuals and their families.
Throughout his career, Ray has secured exceptional results for his clients, including numerous multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and substantial mid-trial settlements. His success in the courtroom has earned him widespread respect throughout the legal community, leading to invitations from New York Supreme Court Justices to lecture fellow trial attorneys on courtroom strategy, trial advocacy, and presentation techniques.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Ray was named one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association—an extraordinary distinction made even more impressive by the fact that he received the honor before the age of 30.
Committed to upholding the firm’s distinguished courtroom reputation, Ray focuses exclusively on representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries and whose claims have been undervalued by insurance companies unwilling to offer fair compensation. Known for his compelling courtroom presence and ability to clearly present complex evidence, Ray is dedicated to helping juries uncover the truth and deliver just outcomes for injured individuals and their families.
