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Nicole Virginia Hessen
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Biography
We are lawyers for injured workers. Our belief is that by focusing on one aspect of the law we are better able to serve our clients. Injured workers need a voice. They deserve an advocate. We are your voice. We are your advocate. If you are the victim of any type of workplace injury or illness, we’d like to speak with you. Everything we do starts with a conversation.
Nicole Hessen has focused her professional life on representing injured workers. Since 1991, she has worked to assist workers who have been injured on the job or as a result of the work they do. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and is well known for her compassionate approach to the practice of law. Nicole is a zealous advocate with an aggressive style.
A frequent speaker and interview subject, Nicole is extremely involved in the legal community, as well as her local community in various capacities as a volunteer, member and mentor.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
10%-20%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Ganon & Hessen, P.A.
Ganon & Hessen, P.A., 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 204, West Palm Beach, FL, 334096514
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Nicole Virginia Hessen's Reviews
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Posted by Edwin | July 29, 2013
Very good attorney I would recommend
i recoomend this lawyer - she took my case when no one else woud since it was old and no medical treatment and they got around limitations and they did. She is a a good work injury attorey. I am very hap[py.
Posted by Karen | July 22, 2013
Excellent Attorney
Excellent Attorney- I highly recommend her she was great in helping me with my case and explaining the law to me so that I could understand it! She represented me in a work injury case!
Posted by steve | December 28, 2012
very good attorney
A great lawyer. She was very patient and explained many things to me over and over. I was very happy with her advice and she always gave me options. She is a very good work injury attorney.
Posted by Davidkaznocha | August 29, 2011
Outstanding
She does everything you ask her to do she treats you like family very understanding
Nicole Virginia Hessen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole always puts her clients first and finds creative solutions for their problems. She is a hard-working professional, who is very knowledgeable about the law."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is an outstanding lawyer and knows the field of Worker's Compensation inside and out. She works tirelessly on behalf of her clients."
"Truly an oustanding and compassionate lawyer. Great results but even better personal attention to her clients. I highly recommend."
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Kennie Edwards Award, PBC Bar Association Workers Compensation Practice Committee
2014
Leader in Law-Employment Attorney of the Year 2014, Lifestyle Media Group
2013
Family Friendly Firm Award, PBC Chapter of FAWL
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyer
Work Experience
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Rosenthal Levy Simon, PA
2004 - 2008
Attorney, Wender & Associates, P.A.
Associations
2013 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationDiversity Committee Events Co-Chair
2008 - Present
Florida Workers' AdvocatesMember
2004 - Present
Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law SectionMember
2014 - 2015
PBC Chapter of FAWLPresident
2013 - 2014
PBC Chapter of FAWLPresident-Elect
2013 - 2015
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember Workers Compensation Practice Committee
2012 - 2013
Palm Beach County Chapter of FAWLBoard of Director - Outreach Director
2011 - 2012
Palm Beach County FAWLCommittee Chair Newsletter
2011 - 2015
Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar AssocationBoard of Director - At Large
2004 - 2013
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationWorkers' Compensation Practice Committee Chair
Education
2000
St. Thomas University School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2010
Workers' Compensation Forum / Board Cert Review Course
Employment Law
2010
Workers' Compensation Convention - Orlando
Case Law Update
2010
Palm Beach County Bench Bar Conference
Fraud
2009
Case Law Update
FWCI Workers' Compensation Convention Orlando
Publications
2013
PBC Bar Bulletin
Women in the Law
Languages
Spanish
English