Rachelle R. Bocksch Email & Phone Number

Boca Raton, Florida, New York, NY, Nationwide

Managing Attorney of 170+ employees across multiple offices, representing victims of childhood sexual abuse and seeking justice for survivors. At Herman Law our goal is not only to secure a positive result that provides justice for survivors of sexual abuse, but we are also committed to being a voice for victims to heal. Our team understands the sensitive.

Hollywood, FL

• Leverages broad scope of industry knowledge toward expertly interpreting and applying laws to manage 250+ personal injury cases (i.e. wrongful death, automobile negligence, premise liability) from inception through.
• Settled a $550,000 lawsuit for a client (back injury) in an automobile accident case.
• Secured a $600,000 settlement for client (neck and elbow injuries) in an automobile accident.
• Continually met and / or exceeded firm’s goals to generate $1.5+ million in annual fees to firm.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Led a fast-paced Litigation Department, including managing a 20-member staff while overseeing 120+ personal injury cases (i.e. medical malpractice, automobile negligence, premise liability) from inception through.
• Secured a $275,000 settlement for a 64-year-old woman who fractured her elbow when she fell on a dangerously designed step leading to the dance floor while on a cruise ship.
• Obtained a $175,000 settlement for a woman who suffered a shoulder injury when she slipped and fell outside of her apartment on a “misty” sidewalk.

Miami, FL

• Partner (2006 – 2012) ￨ Associate (2002 – 2005)Capitalized on the opportunity to direct a case load of up to 200 personal injury cases from inception to trial, including mentoring and managing dedicated Associate and.
• Successfully conducted 1,000+ liability and expert witness depositions.
• Competitively negotiated settlements producing $750,000+ in annual fees to firm.
• Recognized as lead attorney on 50+ jury trials and Second Chair attorney on 20 jury trials.
• Prepared Appellate Brief and successfully presented argument in the 3rd District Court of Appeal.
• Received a jury verdict of $575,000 for a client requiring surgery from a fall despite defendant claiming the fall was caused by an “open and obvious” condition (Second Chair).

Miami, FL

• Spearheaded the launch of a dynamic new debt settlement practice while concurrently contributing to the trial firm’s litigation matters. Managed a $1.5-million operating budget for debt settlement. Coordinated and led.
• Expertly represented companies in negotiating debts of 8,000+ customers.
• Reduced consumer’s debt load by 85% by managing $140+ million in consumer debt.
• Negotiated and prepared business contracts with clients and enforced terms and conditions.
• Generated $4 million in company revenue by co-creating new business development strategies.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Demonstrated talents in comprehensively taking depositions, attending mediations and hearings, preparing and arguing discovery motions and meeting with clients to respond to discovery in cases involving probate.
• Successfully conducted all aspects of trial preparation, including deposing 40 witnesses, conferring with experts, and presented trial testimony at a 5-day school board hearing brought by parents requesting Autism.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Expertly litigated personal injury defense cases for the nation’s largest insurance companies (i.e. Travelers, Nationwide, State Farm). Researched and prepared various motions, pleadings, and discovery for wide-ranging.
• Personally deposed 150+ plaintiffs in personal injury claims.
• Delivered key recommendations on viability of claims and litigation risk.
• Conducted research for insurance defense, complex toxic tort claims, and PIP matters.

Juris Doctorate, Trial Advocacy ￨ Civil Litigation ￨ Evidence ￨ Banking Law ￨ Family Law

Activities and Societies: Honors: Book Award in Legal Research & Writing (Award for Highest Grade Earned)While attending law school at.

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Organic Chemistry

Activities and Societies: FAU Cheerleader ￨ President's List for High Academic Achievement

Bachelor Of Science, Microbiology ￨ Physics ￨ Animal Behavior ￨ Law

Activities and Societies: Florida State University Flying High Circus