Law Offices of Ibis J. Hillencamp

Ibis J. Hillencamp - a trial attorney - has dedicated her law practice to the representation of individuals who have been seriously injured as a result any of the following:

Medical Negligence, including a doctor’s failure to diagnose breast, cervical, prostate and other cancers;

Nursing Home Abuse resulting in bedsores, malnutrition or death;

Obstetrical errors resulting in injuries or death;

Plastic Surgery resulting in severe disfigurement or death;

Automobile Accidents;

Professional Negligence;

Contractual Disputes;

Construction Accidents and Disputes.

Ms. Hillencamp also addresses construction disputes between homeowners and their contractors as well as contractual disputes between subcontractors and developers and/or general contractors.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ms. Hillencamp earned her Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Miami in 1986. She was a member of the Moot Court Board and a recipient of the Moot Court Competition, Award of Distinction. During law school, she was also distinguished by the law school faculty and awarded membership in the Order of the Coif, a national legal honor society.

For over 22 years, Ms. Hillencamp has represented individuals from all walks of life that were injured through the negligence of others. In her diverse practice, she has represented individuals injured in industrial accidents; men and women whose lives were severely altered because of a doctor’s failure to diagnose cancer; and children who were themselves injured or scarred or whose lives were impacted because of the loss of a parent. She understands the importance of each legal matter to the individual client. Each matter is treated with the utmost dedication and attention. Every case, big or small, is treated with the same level of professionalism and competency.

As a result of her extensive and successful law practice, Ms. Hillencamp has been distinguished by her colleagues who selected her as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. She has also earned the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell®, the country's preeminent law firm rating system for competency and ethics.

This firm is AV rated (the highest rating for lawyers) by Martindale Hubbell,
a Bar register of preeminent lawyers in the United States.

VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS

The cases listed below provide a snapshot of relevant verdicts and settlements:

$ 6.8 Million
Medical Malpractice - hospital’s failure to recognize and treat complications of surgery.

$ 5.2 Million
Wrongful Death – rental car company’s failure to warn tourists of criminal attacks.

$ 3.1 Million
Wrongful Death – industrial accident at the Port of Miami.

$ 2.9 Million
Federal Tort Claim – negligence against the U.S. Navy for improper lighting on a pier.

$ 1.9 Million
Federal Tort Claim – medical negligence by VA Hospital in treatment of psychiatric patient.

$ 1.5 Million
Medical Malpractice - surgical procedure on a child.

$ 1.4 Million
Medical Malpractice – failure to diagnose cervical cancer.

$ 1.15 Million
Medical Malpractice – emergency room doctor’s failure to recognize and treat pre-eclampsia.

$ 1.0 Million
Medical Malpractice – Rheumatologist’s failure to diagnose symptoms of severe infection.

$ 950, 000.00
Nursing Home – failure to provide proper care.

$ 675,000.00
Dental Malpractice – negligent placement of crowns.

$ 650, 000.00
Negligence - after school program.

$ 600,000.00
Professional Negligence – psychotherapist.

$ 579,000.00
Negligence - railroad’s failure to maintain crossing guard.

$ 500,000.00
Negligence – automobile accident.

$ 490,000.00
Medical Malpractice – pulmonologist’s failure to diagnose infection.

$ 450,000.00
Medical Malpractice – neurologist’s failure to diagnose embolism.

$ 425,000.00
Professional Liability – attorney mishandling of arbitration proceeding.

$ 350,000.00
Premises Liability – landlord’s failure to provide adequate security resulting in injuries to child.

$ 350,000.00
Negligence - Automobile accident.

$ 305,000.00
Medical Malpractice – failure to diagnose bleed after angioplasty (tummy tuck).

$ 300,000.00
Premises Liability – negligent maintenance of front door of premises resulting in injuries to postal worker.

$ 300,000.00
Premises Liability – negligent installation of glass partition.

$ 300,000.00
Medical Malpractice – failure to diagnose lung disease.

$ 250,000.00
Medical Malpractice – radiologist’s failure to diagnose breast cancer.

$ 200,000.00
Medical Malpractice – anesthesiologist’s placement of femoral nerve block on wrong leg during knee surgery.

Please note that each case is different. These examples should not be taken as a guarantee that the same result will be achieved in your particular case.

EDUCATION

University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida

1986, Juris Doctor
Honors: Cum Laude
Recipient Moot Court Award of Distinction
Distinguished – Legal Honor Society - Order of the Coif
Law Clerk – Honorable William Hooveler

Nova University, Davie, Florida

1978, Masters in Psychology
Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Biscayne College, Miami, Florida

1976, Bachelor of Science
Honors: Magna Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
(PAST AND PRESENT)

The Florida Bar

American Bar Association

Dade County Bar Association

American Association of Justice f/k/a The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Past Chair – Federal Tort Liability and Military Advocacy Section

The Florida Justice Association f/k/a The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers – (past lecturer)

Miami Dade Justice Association f/k/a Dade County Trial Lawyers Association

Florida Association of Women’s Lawyers

American Board of Trial Advocates

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