$ 335-450 per hour
Rand Hoch
About Rand
Biography
Rand Hoch has served as Chairman of the Community Advisory Committee for the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections,, Chairman Pro Tempore of the West Palm Beach Employment Practices Review Committee and Vice Chair of Florida Stage. He has served on the National Board of Accredited Mediators of the American Mediation Association, the Florida Consumer Federation, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, the ACLU of Florida, the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, the Florida Task Force, Compass Gay and Lesbian Community Center, and the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, which he founded in 1988. Rand has also served on the Editorial Boards of The Florida Bar News and The Florida Bar Journal, as a member of the Palm Beach County Ethics Advisory Committee and as a member of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council's Business Committee for Culture.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
40 years
Workers Compensation
20%
40 years
Mediation
10%
35 years
Civil Rights
5%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 40 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
The Law & Mediation Offices of Rand Hoch, P A
400 N Flagler Drive, Suite 1402, West Palm Beach, FL, 334014315
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Rand Hoch's Reviews
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Posted by Lyle | April 1, 2015
Terrific Mediator
I have known Rand Hoch for over 16 years. I have used him as a Private Mediator when I handled defense cases for 3 years and claimant's cases for the past 13 years. He always does a great job explaining the law to the claimants. He is a former Judge of Compensation Claims so he has extensive exper...
Posted by Bill | February 19, 2015
Rand Hoch 2015 Review
Rand was so very helpful to me in my attempt to get my homestead issues resolved. He is truly well connected and knowledgeable in local legal processes. He guided me towards a course of action that resulted in a quick, not litigious outcome. I would suggest him as a consultant or mediator who is wel...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2015
Brilliant lawyer former Judge who can settle cases
Rand Hock is a former Judge who brings knowledge, skill and tenacity to any mediation. He understands and explains the flaws in each side of the litigation. He does an amazing job helping each side make the right decisions so that the case can be fairly resolved.
Posted by J.P. | February 6, 2015
Rand Hoch review
I have known Rand for many years. Not only have I served on boards with him , he has represented me in several issues with a favorable result
Rand Hoch's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Over the course of my career I have always found Rand to be an extremely effective attorney who is well versed in the law and someone who knows how to bring cases to resolution."
"I endorse this lawyer and mediator."
"I think Rand Hoch is an excellent worker's comp attorney and a great mediator for comp and injury and other civil cases. He is persistent in taking the lead in settling difficult cases at mediation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Scott Holtz
Litigation lawyer
Ala Alikhani
Workers compensation lawyer
Nellie King
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2007
Harriette S. Glasner Freedom Award, American Civil Liberties Union
2005
Community Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
1996
Outstanding Service Award, Florida Conference of Judges of Compensation Claims
1995
Outstanding Service Award, Florida Workers' Advocates
1984
Charles A. Dana Award, Charles A. Dana Foundation
1984
Book Award in Labor Law, American Jurisprudence
1983
Book Award in Real Estate, American Jurisprudence
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Attorney/Mediator, The Law & Mediation Offices of Rand Hoch, P.A.
1992 - 1996
Judge of Compensation Claims, State Of Florida
1991 - 1992
General Master, State Of Florida
1989 - 1990
Attorney, Gerald Rosenthal, P.A.
1985 - 1988
Attorney, Kaplan Sicking & Bloom, P.A.
Associations
1994 - Present
American Mediation AssociationNational Board of Acredited Mediators
2009 - 2013
Equal Opportunities Law Section of The Florida BarLegislative Committee Chair
2007 - 2008
Florida Academy of Professional MediatiorsDirector
2007 - 2008
Palm Beach County Supervisor Elections Community Advisoty CommitteeChair
2007 - 2008
American Civil Liberties Union of FloridaDirector
2006 - 2008
Florida StageVice Chair
2003 - 2005
Lambda Legal Defense and Education FundDirector
2002 - 2003
Compass, Inc.Director
1994 - 1995
Florida Conference of Judges of Compensation ClaimsPresident
1990 - 1991
West Palm Beach Employment Practices Review CommitteeChairman Pro Tempore
Sample of Legal Cases
United Farm Workers v. Coca -Cola
Successful
Frank R. Nicastro v. Palm Beach County
Successful
Education
2002
Harvard University Law School
Program on Negotiation Certificate
1985
Stetson University College of Law
J.D.
1977
Georgetown University
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Bench Bar Conference
Perspectives from the Bench
2013
Staff Training
Prepared to Mediate?: A Primer for Adjusters
1998
Continuing Education Program
Mediation Strategies
1995
Volusia Civil Trial Lawyers Assn.
Civil Procedure in Workers' Compensation Cases
1995
FWCI Annual Conference
Ethics for Insurance Adjusters
1995
Florida Workers' Advocates Conference
Coping With The Changes
1994
FWCF Seminar
Avoiding Litigation Under The New Workets Compensation Law
1994
Educational Seminar
The Drug Free Workplace
1994
AWCCP Annual Conference
Mediation and Litigation Management
1994
Annual Conference
A View From The Bench
1993
Florida Workers' Advocates Annual Confetence
Judicial Perspectives
Publications
1994
Frontline
PalmBeach County Affirmative Action Plan Amended
1987
Florida Bar Journal
Campaign Finance Reform: Now More Than Ever
1983
Pinellas County Review
Nonprofits: Voting Rights Can Be A Privilge or Contract
Languages
English