Kim Elaine Bouck

Residing in Florida for over 40 years, Mrs. Bouck is married and the mother of four children. She graduated cum laude in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of West Florida and received her Juris Doctorate in 1984 from Loyola University School of Law. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985, Mrs. Bouck has practiced law in the Daytona Beach area 16 years, joining the Law Firm of Rue & Ziffra in 2005.

For 14 years, Mrs. Bouck represented and defended health care providers and the insurance industry for allegations of breach of contract, failure to obtain informed consent, as well as failing to perform, and breaching the acceptable standard of care. The last 14 years have been spent representing victims of medical malpractice. During her 28 year career in law, Mrs. Bouck has been fortunate to work with many fine, bright, and talented professionals. Law has proven to be an amazing career and disputed resolutions are at the heart of her practice.

Medical malpractice litigation requires great scrutiny of detailed documents. Mrs. Bouck prefers and often conducts this analytical review herself. Mediation and arbitration are common methods of resolving litigation cases and she has been very successful in this endeavor.

Mrs. Bouck is a Certified Risk Manager and a Member of the Board of Arbitrators, Dispute Resolution, Inc., the National Association of Security Dealers, Volusia County Bar Association, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and other professional organizations.

Top Verdicts and Settlements

Since joining the firm in 2005, Mrs. Bouck has obtained over $10,000,000 on behalf of her clients. Mrs. Bouck practices primarily in the areas of wrongful death and medical malpractice. Cases involving physicians and medical facilities are confidential.

Some of her more successful personal injury cases have resulted in settlements of $250,000 and $62,500.

A compassionate and caring lawyer, Mrs. Bouck is committed to delivering the best possible legal and personal services to her clients. In some of the most difficult and stressful times of their lives, clients can be sure that Mrs. Bouck will be responsive, attentive, and deliver the best possible outcome.