Rochelle de Golier

About Rochelle de Golier

Civil Litigation Attorney with experience in Law and Motions. Ms. De Golier has drafted numerous types of litigation motions from the more common Motions to Compel Further Responses to Discovery to Motions for Summary Judgment, as well as some Motions in Limine. The breadth of practice areas in which she may draft a motion can vary from day to day, given that FWHB practices in Insurance Defense…Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Catastrophic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Liability, etc.Prior to working in Law and Motion, Ms. De Golier practiced in Employment and Labor Law. Work in that field included all aspects of pre-litigation and active litigation in wrongful termination, workplace disability discrimination, retaliation, various violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), workplace harassment, various wage and hours violations, breach of contract, failure to furnish employment records, failure to indemnify for necessary business expenditures, misclassification, meals and rest break violations, Unfair Business Practices via Bus. & Prof. § Private Attorney General’s Act (PAGA), and/or declaratory judgment suits.Recent experience includes medical malpractice defense, elder abuse defense, health care entity defense, public entity defense (school districts), personal injury (auto), and premises liability. Additional Contract Attorney experience in the areas of real property (nuisance, CEQA), NEPA, employer advising, preparing and drafting employee handbooks. Strong demonstrated legal skills and competencies in Oral Argument, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Reasoning, Court Appearances, Depositions, Discovery, Law and Motions, Trial Prep. ENJOYS AND THRIVES IN ENVIRONMENTS that offer a challenge and opportunity to enhance my skills, while being true to my values of seeking WORK-LIFE WELL BEING, mindfulness and meaning in my work, collegiality in the workplace, and doesn’t bat an eye at the odd #WirelessWeekend.Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Samples, and References are available upon request. Please feel free to contact me via email, or LinkedIn InMail. R••••••••@Gmail.Com

Experience

1. Senior Counsel, Law and Motion Division

   Schumann Arevalo Llp

   Mar 2025 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Prepare / Draft internal research memos and written motions, oppositions, and replies of all manner including but not limited to: Demurrers, Oppositions to Demurrer on FAC, Motion to Strike, Opposition to Motion for Class Certification, Petition to Compel Arbitration, Ex Parte App. to Continue Arbitration, Meet and Confer Letters to Opposing Counsel, Opposition to Motion to Compel In-Person Depos of Respondent’s PMK and Retained Experts, Writ of Mandamus, Motion for Protective Order as to Notice of Site Inspection, Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion for Trial Continuance, Motion to Compel / Oppose Discovery, Motion to Compel / Oppose Deposition, Motion to Contest Application for Good Faith Settlement, Motion to Quash Subpoena for DMV Records, Motion to Quash Subpoena for Medical Records, Informal Discovery Conference Statement, and various Ex Parte Motions- Review written work product and various motions of junior associate attorneys; and provide coaching, guidance, and edits to junior associates regarding their work- Prepare correspondence to insurance adjusters and opposing counsel- Argue motions in Court.

Education

• Cornell University

  Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations

  1998 — 2000

• California Western School of Law

  Juris Doctorate, Law

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Trade Secrets
• Law and Motion
• Medical Malpractice
• Civil Litigation
• Close Attention to Detail
• Mediation
• Legal Analysis
• Oral Arguments
• Trials
• Courts
• Court Appearances
• Hearings
• Physician Depositions
• Depositions
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Propound & Respond Written Discovery