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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.
| Kenneth Martin Hesser: | Member at The Hesser & Kipke |
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PO Box 140397 Gainesville, FL 32614 |
| Website: | http://www.hklawfl.com |
| Offices: |
Hesser & Kipke
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Debtors, Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, Proof of Claims, Reorganization, Liquidation, mortgage modification, Relief from Stay.
I represent primarily claimants (injured workers) in workers' compensation claims, throughout the state of Florida. I have handled more the 25 Final Hearings.
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.
All injuries, car accidents, slip and falls
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Rules Committee | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Young Lawyers' Division | Member | N/A |
| Bankruptcy Bar of the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Bankruptcy Bar Northern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| American Inns of Court (Ocala) | Member | 2005 - 2014 |
| Bankruptcy Bar of the Middle District of Florida | Member | 2005 - 1900 |
| American Inns of Court | Administrator | 2011 - 2012 |
| American Inns of Court (Ocala) | Program Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
| Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida | Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| American Inns of Court (Gainesville) | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| American Inns of Court (Gainesville) | Member | N/A |
| Bench Bar Fund Committee | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Bench Bar Fund Committee | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certification in Workers' Compensation | Florida Bar | 2018 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2012 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
| Richard Custureri Pro Bono Service Award | Marion County Bar Association | 2009 |
| Pro Bono Award | Marion County Pro Bono Legal Services | 2008 |
| Pro Bono Service Award | Marion County Bar Association | 2007 |
| Bausch and Lomb Scholarship | University of Rochester | 1992 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Klinger Junior High School | N/A | 1990 |
| Klinger Junior High School | 1990 | |
| William Tennent High School | 1993 | |
| William Tennent High School | N/A | 1993 |
| Pennsylvania State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts (Dual with Honors) | 1997 |
| Pennsylvania State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts (Dual with Honors) | 1997 |
| Wake Forest University School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Wake Forest University School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| In Re: Matser | |
| Jennifer Peavy v. B Lay Enterprises, Inc. | |
| Marion County/USIS v. Futch |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 375720 | 2000 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State Thesis | The Effects of Website Interactivity of Political Activity | 1997 |
| Florida Bar Journal News and 440 Report | Arbitration under the new Bankruptcy Law | 2024 |
| Florida Bar Journal News and 440 Report | Arbitration under the new Bankruptcy Law | 2024 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch and Learn Seminar | Vital Signs | 2006 |
| Former law firm | Various Ethics Seminars | 2024 |
| Former law firm | Various Ethics Seminars | 2024 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Sims Amat and Stakenborg | 2000 - 2002 |
| Associate | Sims Amat and Stakenborg | 2000 - 2002 |
| Associate | McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, PA | 2002 - 2003 |
| Associate | McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, PA | 2002 - 2003 |
| Associate | Daniel L. Hightower, PA | 2003 - 2011 |
| Associate | Daniel L. Hightower, PA | 2003 - 2011 |
| Partner | Schatt & Hesser, PA | 2011 - 2019 |
