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.
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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.
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- 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
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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 lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Roderick J. Kersch is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
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 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 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 →
Roderick J. Kersch is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
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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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