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CLAUDE E. LAROCHE, Esq.

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

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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

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