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, confusing and emotional situations our clients face, and we put great emphasis and pride in ensuring that the litigation process is as positive, empowering and stress-free as possible.

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 trial.Key Accomplishments:• 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 trial.Key Accomplishments:• 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 Paralegal staff. Orchestrated all personal injury cases (i.e. automobile accidents, slip and falls, negligent security, cruise ship incidents) from inception through trial. Participated in 150+ mediations and negotiated client settlements, including effectively negotiating medical bills and liens. Served as lead counsel on both binding and non-binding arbitration proceedings.Key Accomplishments:• 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).• Obtained a $700,000 jury verdict in a case against a major retail store involving a toddler injury that caused loss of smell and taste (Second Chair).• Secured a $550,000 jury verdict for a woman who injured her back when ceiling fell on her while staying in a hotel in South Beach (First 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 all internal operations, including recruiting, training, mentoring and managing a highly skilled 25-member staff, as well as developing training manuals and facilitating methods to actively maximize employee retention.Key Accomplishments:• 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 matters, commercial litigation, aviation law, school board disputes and wrongful death cases. Proactively counseled corporate clients regarding factual and legal issues and negotiated settlements on behalf of large business owners.Key Accomplishments:• 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 therapy for a special needs child.

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 insurance defense matters (i.e. personal injury, coverage disputes, bad faith claims handling). Key Accomplishments:• 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.

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