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Ibis J. Hillencamp, a trial attorney, has dedicated her law practice
to the representation of individuals seriously injured as a result
of the following:
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Medical negligence to both children and adults
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A doctor’s failure to diagnose breast, cervical and other
cancers
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Nursing
Home & Elder Abuse
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Birth Injuries – brain and neurological - due to obstetrical
errors
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Automobile
Accidents
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Gastric Bypass Surgeries
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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 the 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.
During her legal career, Ms. Hillencamp has obtained
significant verdicts for her clients. For the year 2000, she and
her former partner obtained the 2nd largest jury verdict in Miami-Dade
County, FL. – Estate of Deiperink v. Alamo Rent-a Car $
5,220,210.00. (published in the Daily Business Review Feb.9, 2001).
In 2001 their verdict in Veliz vs. Coral Gables Hospital, et al
was $6,800,000.00.
For the past 18 years, Ms. Hillencamp has also
concentrated on women’s issues such as a doctor’s
failure to diagnose breast and cervical cancer. A doctor’s
failure to recognize the signs of cervical cancer resulted in
compensation to the family of $ 1,450,000.00. Ms. Hillencamp also
represents victims of gynecological and obstetrical mistakes.
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.
REPRESENTATIVE
VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
| Veliz
vs. Coral Gables Hospital, et al |
$
6,800,000.00. |
Medical
Malpractice due to the hospital’s failure to recognize
and treat complications of surgery.
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| Estate
of Deiperink v. Alamo Rent-a Car |
$ 5,220,210.00. |
Wrongful
death claim as a result of Alamo’s failure to warn tourists
of criminal attacks.
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| Confidential
Industrial Accident Settlement |
$3,100,000.00 |
Wrongful
death of a truck driver as a result of a collision with an
industrial top loader.
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| Grayson
vs. United States of America |
$ 2,950,000,00 |
Federal
Tort Claim against the US Navy for failing to provide proper
lighting on a pier frequented by civilians.
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| Varney
vs. United States of America |
$ 1,866,000.00 |
Federal
Tort Claim against the Veterans Administration Hospital for
negligent treatment of a psychiatric patient.
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| Balletti
vs. Dr. Deidre Marshall |
$ 1,500,000.00 |
Medical
malpractice during a surgical procedure on a child.
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| Aguilera
vs. Town Center Clinic |
$ 1,450,000.00 |
Medical
Malpractice – failure to diagnose cervical cancer.
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| Lestage
vs. Parkway Medical Center |
$1,150,000.00 |
Medical
Malpractice –Obstetrical failure to recognize and treat
pre-eclampsia.
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| Alvarez
vs. PrimeCare |
$1,000,000,00 |
Medical
Malpractice – Emergency Room and Rheumatologist –
failure to diagnose symptoms of severe infection.
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| Hammett
vs. Gramercy Park Nursing Home |
$ 950,000.00 |
Nursing
Home – failure to provide proper care.
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| Sellers
vs. Dr. Karr |
$ 675,000.00 |
Dental
Malpractice – negligent placement of crowns resulting
in root canals.
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| S.D.
vs. YMCA |
$ 650,000.00 |
Sexual
abuse of a Child in after school program.
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| Newby
vs. Florida East Coast Railway |
$ 579,000.00 |
Police
Officer injured by malfunctioning railroad crossing arm.
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| Professional
Liability Confidential Settlement |
$ 425,000.00 |
Suit
against attorney for mishandling arbitration proceeding
for a foreign company.
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| Rojas
vs. Guasch |
$ 350,000.00 |
Negligent
security – suit against landlord for failing to provide
security resulting in sexual abuse of a child.
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| Valdes
vs. Debartolo |
$ 350,000.00 |
Automobile
accident
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(Note: These
verdicts and settlements are not all inclusive but only representative
of cases handled by the firm.)
EDUCATION
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University
of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
1986, J.D., Doctor of Juris Prudence
Honors: Cum Laude
Moot Court Member – Recipient Moot Court Award of Distinction,
Order of the Coif
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Biscayne
College, Miami, Florida
1976
B.S., Bachelor or Science
Honors: Suma Cum Laude
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Nova
University, Davie, Florida
1978
M.S., Masters in Psychology
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
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Florida Bar
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American Bar Association
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Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers – (past lecturer)
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Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
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The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Past Chair - Federal Tort Liability and Military Advocacy Section
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Florida
Association of Women Lawyers
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American Board of Trial Advocates
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