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Kenneth Martin Hesser

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  • Gainesville, FL
  • Licensed for 21 years
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About Kenneth

Ken Hesser is a workers’ compensation lawyer, Board Certified in the field by the Florida Bar. He is one of the very few practicing attorneys to hold such a distinction. Since he became licensed in 2000, he has represented clients all throughout the state in matters regarding workers’ compensation. His work representing multiple insurance companies in court has allowed him to develop a greater insight regarding insurance filing and compensation. In addition, he has helped clients with Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies, work-related disputes, and personal injury matters.

 

Ken was born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1975. There he attended the prestigious Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in both Political Science and Media Studies in 1997. He then attended Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, NC, where he received a Juris Doctorate in 2000. He spent his final year of law school in Gainesville, FL, studying at the world-renowned University of Florida Levin College of Law.

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Practice areas

Personal injuryEmployment and laborWorkers compensationBankruptcy and debt
  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 40%

    Debtors, Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, Proof of Claims, Reorganization, Liquidation, mortgage modification, Relief from Stay.

    21 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Workers compensation: 25%

    I represent primarily claimants (injured workers) in workers' compensation claims, throughout the state of Florida. I have handled more the 25 Final Hearings.

    21 years, 2,500 cases

  3. Employment and labor: 25%

    I have handled EEOC, FCHR, State, Federal and Administrative Claims at all levels. I handle sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, and all other types of workplace discrimination matters throughout the state of Florida. I also offer employer services for companies looking to protect against workplace claims.

    21 years, 200 cases

  4. Personal injury: 10%

    All injuries, car accidents, slip and falls

    21 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Hesser & Kipke

PO Box 140397
Gainesville, FL, 32614

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      FLMember in Good Standing200010/11/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers10
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Board Certification in Workers' CompensationFlorida Bar2018
      Rising StarSuperLawyers2012
      Rising StarSuperLawyers2011
      Richard Custureri Pro Bono Service AwardMarion County Bar Association2009
      Pro Bono AwardMarion County Pro Bono Legal Services2008
      Pro Bono Service AwardMarion County Bar Association2007
      Bausch and Lomb ScholarshipUniversity of Rochester1992
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerSchatt & Hesser, PA2011 - 2019
      AssociateDaniel L. Hightower, PA2003 - 2011
      AssociateMcConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, PA2002 - 2003
      AssociateSims Amat and Stakenborg2000 - 2002
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Bench Bar Fund CommitteeMember2015 - Present
      American Inns of Court (Gainesville)Member2014 - Present
      Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
      Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of FloridaMember2012 - Present
      Bankruptcy Bar of the Middle District of FloridaMember2005 - Present
      Middle District of FloridaMember2005 - Present
      Bankruptcy Bar Northern District of FloridaMember2005 - Present
      Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Rules CommitteeMemberN/A
      Florida Bar, Young Lawyers' DivisionMemberN/A
      American Inns of Court (Ocala)Program Chair2012 - 2013
      American Inns of CourtAdministrator2011 - 2012
      American Inns of Court (Ocala)Member2005 - 2014
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Penn State ThesisThe Effects of Website Interactivity of Political Activity1997
      Florida Bar Journal News and 440 ReportArbitration under the new Bankruptcy LawN/A
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Wake Forest University School of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor2000
      Pennsylvania State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts (Dual with Honors)1997
      William Tennent High SchoolN/A1993
      Klinger Junior High SchoolN/A1990
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Lunch and Learn SeminarVital Signs2006
      Former law firmVarious Ethics SeminarsN/A
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Jennifer Peavy v. B Lay Enterprises, Inc.
      Marion County/USIS v. Futch
      In Re: Matser

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      Completely client focused and expedient

      5.0 stars

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      Mr. Hesser listened patiently as I struggled to speak after a basal ganglia embolic stroke and was astoundingly dialed into a huge amount of information . He gave clear,ethical,comprehensive counsel which enabled me to make informed decisions. He heard me and helped me find my voice.
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      The Best Attorney!!

      5.0 stars

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      Ken Hesser is the best attorney!!! He helped my husband and I get through filing bankruptcy with ease. He helped us fix a stressful situation, that made our lives better. We were able to buy a brand new house 24 months after filing bankruptcy. He is kind, attentive and compassionate. Do yourself a favor and hire him, you won’t regret it.
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      Above and Beyond!!

      5.0 stars

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      Ken was great!!! Kept me informed and answered all my questions quickly. Handled my case quickly as well. I would definitely recommend him and his team to anyone who might need a lawyer. Professional and dependable! Very insightful as well on what to expect before and after my case was over. Thankful I had his team working on my case.
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      Excellent Lawyer!!

      5.0 stars

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      Ken Hesser is a great attorney that will work hard for you. I hired Ken for a personal injury claim. He went above and beyond to make sure that everything was handled quickly. If I ever need an attorney again I will definitely use him.
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      Unparalleled Legal Knowledge!

      5.0 stars

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      Could not ask for better service. I would highly recommend Mr. Hesser to anyone that needs a lawyer. He kept me informed of what was going on and ALWAYS responded to my questions in a timely manner.

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      Lawyer Betty Marion Whitman

      Betty Whitman, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 19, 2016
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Ken Hesser and I have litigated claims against each other for our clients, worked together at the same firm and known each other for a long time. I wholeheartedly recommend him to prospective clients. I endorse this lawyer.

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      Jeffrey Price, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Ken is one of the best Worker's Compensation lawyers I know. When our firm has a workers compensation case we always refer it to Ken. He makes our client happy and that makes us look good. I recommend Ken very highly.

      Lawyer Betty Marion Whitman

      Betty Whitman, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 19, 2016
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Ken Hesser and I have litigated claims against each other for our clients, worked together at the same firm and known each other for a long time. I wholeheartedly recommend him to prospective clients. I endorse this lawyer.

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      Jeffrey Price, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Ken is one of the best Worker's Compensation lawyers I know. When our firm has a workers compensation case we always refer it to Ken. He makes our client happy and that makes us look good. I recommend Ken very highly.

      Lawyer Samantha Shealy Rauba

      Samantha Rauba, Workers compensation Attorney on May 15, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Mr. Hesser is a complete professional. I highly endorse him for any of your legal needs.

      Lawyer Jon Ingram Mcgraw

      Jon Mcgraw, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 15, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Ken has incredible legal knowledge in the Bankruptcy arena. Ken was able to tackle all of the tough questions that were presented on a matter and handled them in a competent and timely fashion. I endorse him fully.

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