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N. Michael Rucka
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N. Michael Rucka
Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna
245 W. Laurel Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 373-4725 | Fax: (831) 373-0560
http://www.rolmlawyers.com/index.jsp
Over 40 yrs. exp. dedicated to helping injured people
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
Any and all injured workers.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Workers' Compensation
Bar Admissions
CA, Jan 1966
Bar Number: 37672
Specialty Certifications
Workers' Compensation
Other Court Admissions
California Supreme Court, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Circuit Court for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Claims
Association Memberships
State Bar of California, Monterey County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I complete 50 hours of CLE in workers' compensation.
Papers and Publications
I have authored chapters for Lawyers and Judges and the ATLA Journal.
Example Cases
Zeeb v. WCAB, a California Supreme Court Case which created the right for a worker to select his own treatment provider where the employer failed to comply with the law and does not allow the employer to reassert control.
Granado v WCAB 69 C 2d 399, which established the right for a worker to have the treatment needed paid for by the employer even where a portion of that treatment may be required due to the presence of a concomitant cause.
Adams v. WCAB 22 CA 3d 214, which established the right to have compensation for the loss of earning power resulting from a prophylactic restriction.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of San Francisco School of Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1965
Degree:
A.B.
School:
University of California at Berkeley
City:
Berkeley
State:
CA
Year:
1961
Focus and Accomplishments:
Political Science
Number of Attorneys
11
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
My law firm has over 35 years dedicated to helping injured people.
Previous Employment Summary
I was a partner in the Law Firm of Maurice S. Marcus, followed by association with Levy, DeRoy Geffener and Van Bourg, and finally since November 1, 1972 until the present, the Founding and Senior Partner of Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna.
Activities and Awards
None
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Is always advisable to be knowledgeable about issues affecting you.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We give all new or potential clients one half hour free consultation in the areas of our firm's specialty. The areas are Workers' Compensation, Social Security and Personal Injury.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
To the extent that we advise clients in the first half an hour, we are willing. However, because of Errors and Omissions coverage we will not proceed beyond that point.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I became a lawyer because I wanted to help workers.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I worked at a fruit cannery packing fruit and doing day labor, I worked as a carpenter's helper and I served in the U.S. Army. All of these work experiences help me to be a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I started off doing criminal defense and personal injury law and found that I enjoyed Workers' Compensation law more.
What do you like best about your career?
I like most helping workers and leveling the playing field between the insurance companies and the injured workers.
Tell us about your law firm:
There are a total of seven partners and four associates. The average length of service of the partners is 16.5 years with the oldest tier of four being together more than 25 years. There are about 33 non lawyers with the average longevity of all about 14 years with many having been with us for more than 20 years. We have Spanish speakers and are gender/age diversified.
What are your strengths and style?
I have knowledge of legal medicine and have successful trial skills.
Unique and effective.
Personal Interests:
Reading history and politics, traveling to different places to learn about different cultures.
Office Manager/Assistant
Karen Ochinero/Dahlia/Inez
Fax
(831) 373-0560
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Contingency fee based services
Hourly Rates
Not Applicable
Free Initial Consultation?
Free Initial Consultation
Typical Retainer
Not Applicable
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