Atty. Roderick J. Kersch

Atty. Roderick J. Kersch

Roderick 'Joel' Kersch, Jr. is an Associate in the firm's Fort Lauderdale East office. He is an experienced civil court litigator who primarily focuses his practice in the areas of business/commercial law, construction, consumer law, general civil litigation, general counsel services, insurance defense litigation, medical malpractice, physician’s malpractice, premises liability, product liability, security negligence, trucking accident defense, vehicle negligence, workers’ compensation.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 4 yrs experience 4 year
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Profile Summary

About Roderick J. Kersch at a glance

Roderick J. Kersch is an Associate based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, workers comp, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida Colorado Minnesota Nebraska (2022). Educated at Creighton University School of Law J.D. cum laude; Dean's List Award; Dean's Scholarship Recipient (—) and University of Nebraska - Lincoln B.S.B.A. (Accounting); Dean's List (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar Association •Broward County Bar Association •Colorado Bar Association •Minnesota State Bar Association •Nebraska State Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Roderick 'Joel' Kersch, Jr. is an Associate in the firm's Fort Lauderdale East office
  • He is an experienced civil court litigator who primarily focuses his practice in the areas of business/commercial law, construction, consumer law, general civil litigation, general counsel services, insurance defense litigation, medical malpractice, physician’s malpractice, premises liability, product liability, security negligence, trucking accident defense, vehicle negligence, workers’ compensation
  • Mr. Kersch received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, majoring in Accounting and Business Administration
  • Thereafter, he attended law school at Creighton University in his hometown of Omaha, NE, where he earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, graduating among the top of his class
  • While attending law school, Mr. Kersch was the recipient of myriad academic honors, including Dean's List, pursuant to which he was awarded the coveted Dean's Scholarship
  • He was also selected from a group of his peers in his 3rd year for a legal fellowship with the United States Senate in U.S
  • Senator Fischer's office, where he often frequented U.S
  • Supreme Court oral arguments and congressional hearings
  • Prior to joining CSK, Joel has practiced civil litigation in other states he is actively barred in that include Colorado, Minnesota, and Nebraska

Practice Areas Explained

Roderick J. Kersch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roderick J. Kersch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Roderick J. Kersch is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Roderick J. Kersch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Roderick J. Kersch is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Roderick J. Kersch is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roderick J. Kersch

Where is Roderick J. Kersch's law office located?
Roderick J. Kersch's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roderick J. Kersch handle?
Roderick J. Kersch focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, workers comp, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Roderick J. Kersch practiced law?
Roderick J. Kersch has 4+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2022.
Where did Roderick J. Kersch go to law school?
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Education

Creighton University School of Law J.D. cum laude; Dean's List Award; Dean's Scholarship Recipient
- In Progress
University of Nebraska - Lincoln B.S.B.A. (Accounting); Dean's List
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida Colorado Minnesota Nebraska
Admitted: 2022

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