CLAUDE E. LAROCHE, Esq.
Admitted To Practice In New York State
Lake Grove,NY
Summary
Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in Civil Litigation. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Staff Counsel
Chubb
New York, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest;
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines;
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases;
- Managed high-volume caseload of Over 150 cases;
- Proposed requests for production of documents;
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case;
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light;
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes;
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases;
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Associate Attorney
Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley
New York, NY
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Represent and defend clients in various personal injury matters throughout New York state, managing files from inception through trial;
- Complete discovery phase of litigation by determining strategies for depositions, production of documents, and issuances of subpoenas;
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda for motions, pre- and post-trial motions, as well as verdict searches;
- Communicate and coordinate with opposing counsels to establish discovery schedules;
- Advise and counsel clients from inception through resolution (including trial);
- Communicate with claims examiners/carrier keeping them appraised of case status, settlement negotiation, and case strategy;
- Prepare all witnesses for depositions, trial and/or status conferences, determining if witness will be beneficial;
- Present in-depth analysis of case valuation, liability, and damages;
- Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and judges through settlement conferences;
- Train and advise new associates to manage court appearance, caseloads, billing requirements and reporting requirements;
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest;
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines;
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases;
- Interviewed and selected jurors in voir dire based on assessment of personality, competency and fair mindedness;
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases;
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in CPLR and auto litigation to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients;
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light;
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes;
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents;
- Managed case load of approximately 85-95 cases;
- Met and exceeded billable hour requirement of 2100 hours.
Staff Counsel
GEICO
Westbury, NY
12.2015 - 04.2019
- Represent and defend clients in motor vehicle accident matters in Kings County, New York; managing files from inception through trial;
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest;
- Interviewed and selected jurors in voir dire based on assessment of personality, competency and fair mindedness;
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases;
- Managed high-volume civil litigation caseload in Kings County;
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents;
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case;
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light;
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes;
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases;
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Managed caseload of over 110 cases
Agency Attorney
Children’s Services
New York, NY
12.2014 - 12.2015
Associate
Law Office of Rommel Daniel
New York, NY
08.2013 - 12.2014
Education
Juris Doctor -
Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, Michigan 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelors of Arts - Criminology
State University of New York College At Old Westbury
Hicksville, New York 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Oral debate
Document filing
Efficient researcher
Discovery processes
Case analysis
Legal writing
Settlement Negotiation
Litigation
Case management
Reviewing documents
Timeline
Staff Counsel
Chubb
01.2021 - Current
Associate Attorney
Morris Duffy Alonso & Faley
04.2019 - 01.2021
Staff Counsel
GEICO
12.2015 - 04.2019
Agency Attorney
Children’s Services
12.2014 - 12.2015
Associate
Law Office of Rommel Daniel
08.2013 - 12.2014
Juris Doctor -
Michigan State University College of Law
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelors of Arts - Criminology
State University of New York College At Old Westbury
08.2006 - 05.2010