Robert became an attorney because he loves to win — whether it’s on the field playing hockey or in the courtroom arguing for his clients. “I come from a competitive background,” he says. “I like the ability to be in the courtroom and try cases, and I like being able to help people.” Robert’s career in law started in 2006 when he worked in a prosecutor’s office. There, he gained a lot of trial experience before deciding to enter personal injury in 2008. In the end, the two practice areas have a lot of similarities. I’m still fighting for justice, but now it’s against large corporations.” He finds his job as a personal injury attorney rewarding, saying, “Someone who is injured comes to you, and they’re down on their luck; no one seems to be able to help them. There are a lot of difficult laws and paperwork to go through, and it’s fulfilling to take that stress away from someone and help them get compensation for their injury.” Especially satisfying, are “cases where the insurance companies offered little to no money for the settlement, but I was able to take the case to a verdict and sometimes get a high six-figure resolution for my client," Robert notes. In fact, he enjoys the challenge. “I like taking the difficult cases, and I’ve gotten some really good results.” When he’s not fighting for his clients, Robert is usually spending time with his wife, Michelle, and his three sons: Zachary (9), Brayden (5), and Colton (8 months). They live on the east end of Long Island, where his family enjoys the farms and serenity. Both Robert and his two older sons play hockey competitively in local leagues. A Competitive Edge Meet Senior Trial Attorney Robert Peragine
Almost everyone at some point has encountered a task that is seemingly simple, but no matter what they do, they can’t complete it. These tasks can be as straightforward as making the bed or something bigger, like cleaning an entire room. For many, this is an obstacle that they may want to do but can’t, which weighs heavily on them and becomes detrimental to their mental health. It’s important to understand that the impossible task is not a sign of laziness; depression and anxiety can make any task feel much bigger and more difficult than it actually is. If you find yourself unable to do the things you need or want to do, try these two techniques to help overcome your obstacles. Break up the task. When the overarching task feels daunting, breaking it up into smaller segments can help you manage it. If you’re cleaning the kitchen, clean for only a few minutes at a time before taking a break. It might take longer, but the space will be clean at the end of the day. Make the task more enjoyable. Play music or involve your pet in some way to make the task fun or create a reward system for yourself. For example, tidying a specific area of the house or folding a basket of laundry may earn you time to play video games or watch TV. Alternating tasks and rewards is a great way to overcome any task, big or small. It can help to consider why the task feels so impossible, especially if you used to enjoy it. Try to remember what made it enjoyable and see if you can return to that state of mind. If the objective is not so urgent, determine its importance and if the task can be saved for another day. When all else fails, you can always ask someone for support or even pay someone else to do the task for you. No matter what you decide, there are ways to defeat the impossible task. OVERCOMING THE IMPOSSIBLE TASK Improving Your Mental Health One Step at a Time
Robert loves working at Cellino Law, “I have a lot of resources at my fingertips working at a large firm. It gives me the power to go up against these large insurance companies.” Even more, he appreciates the people he works with every day, “We have great camaraderie here,” he says. “We’re all helping each other to make sure we’re doing the best for our clients.”
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