Michelle Rodriguez
Rodriguez Law Office
Manalapan, New Jersey · 5 Years Experience
About Michelle Rodriguez
A Manalapan native, Michelle Rodriguez brings 5 years of workers' comp experience to every case. Before entering private practice, she worked for the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Board, giving her unique insight into how claims are evaluated. She now uses that knowledge to maximize outcomes for injured workers.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Wrongful Termination
- Discrimination
Frequently Asked Questions
Michelle Rodriguez works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in New Jersey. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Michelle Rodriguez handles all types of workers' compensation cases in New Jersey, including Workers Compensation, Psychological Injuries, Stress Claims, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In New Jersey, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Michelle immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Michelle Rodriguez's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 5 years of experience in New Jersey workers' comp law, Michelle knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Michelle Rodriguez primarily serves clients in Manalapan and the surrounding New Jersey area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in New Jersey and were injured at work, contact Michelle's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Chapman University School of Law
- Bar New Jersey State Bar, admitted 2021
- Mbr New Jersey Workers' Compensation Bar Association