Michele Bachoon, Esq., Employment Attorney in Boca Raton, Florida
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Insurance · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratWalton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP
Boca Raton, FL
Practicing employment in Boca Raton since 2009.
- 17+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Michele Bachoon, Esq. is a partner based in Boca Raton, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Michele has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Boca Raton, FL
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Insurance
- Handles Employment, General, and Insurance matters from Boca Raton, FL.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Michele Bachoon, Esq.: Michele Bachoon, Esq. is a partner based in Boca Raton, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Michele has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Michele's practice areas in Boca Raton
Michele concentrates on employment, general, insurance, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michele handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Workers Comp
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Employment cases in Boca Raton, Florida
Michele takes employment matters in Boca Raton, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michele agrees to represent you.
General cases in Boca Raton, Florida
Michele takes general matters in Boca Raton, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michele agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Boca Raton, Florida
Michele takes insurance matters in Boca Raton, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michele agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Boca Raton, Florida
Michele takes workers comp matters in Boca Raton, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michele agrees to represent you.
Biography
Michele Bachoon, Esq., employment attorney serving Boca Raton
Michele Bachoon, Esq. is a partner based in Boca Raton, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Michele has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Michele works from Boca Raton, Florida and takes on employment matters across the region.
Since joining Walton, Lantaff, Schroeder & Carson in 2010, Ms. Bachoon has embodied the spirit of a true advocate. Bringing valuable legal experience from internships with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office and Florida Supreme Court, and a formative stretch practicing labor and employment law, Ms. Bachoon’s approach to legal practice is as well-rounded as it is seasoned. Her legal path began by seeking out legal courses in high school, studying Political Science at the State University of New York at Buffalo and earning her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University’s College of Law, where she was involved in the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review. This avenue amplified her voice, allowing her to explore her vested interests in environmental protection, human dignity and animal welfare. In Florida, she is certified to provide continuing education credits to Florida Insurance personnel. Her current primary area of practice spans workers’ compensation and first-party property law, with extensions into liability, civil rights, and labor and employment litigation.
Whether representing a client or fostering an English bulldog, Ms. Bachoon approaches every endeavor with the same ferocity and devotion. She channels her energy and expertise into meaningful, advocative outcomes, committed to a belief system that treats all living creatures with respect, honor and care. At work, she employs her intellect and versatility to secure satisfactory results for clients seeking her aid. At home, she is actively involved in Buddies Thru Bullies, an organization that connects loving humans with English bulldogs in need through fostering and rehabilitative services. She has two bulldogs of her own - Lola and Pixy - whom she shares her life with and raises with her husband, Matthew.
As your attorney, Ms. Bachoon promises a meticulous eye for detail, a highly responsive work ethic and an adaptable, client-centered approach to representation. Fueled by a deep sense of compassion and justice, Ms. Bachoon builds meaningful outcomes and relationships; she is a true legal ally. To work with her is to collaborate with an attorney who sees the law as more than just a profession: to her, its a tool for lasting impact.
Publications
• Motion for Sanctions: A Useful Tool for Dealing with Lack of “Good Faith Effort”, Claims Journal, June 2015
Speaking Engagements
• Florida Bar Workers Compensation Forum, 2024 & 2025
• Tort Reform, RIMS monthly luncheon, 2024
• Update In Workers Compensation Laws, Palm Beach County RIMS I-Day, 2014
Community Involvement
• Buddies Thru Bulldogs
• Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
• West Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, 2016
Michele's approach to employment cases
Since joining Walton, Lantaff, Schroeder & Carson in 2010, Ms. Bachoon has embodied the spirit of a true advocate. Bringing valuable legal experience from internships with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office and Florida Supreme Court, and a formative stretch practicing labor and employment law, Ms. Bachoon’s approach to legal practice is as well-rounded as it is seasoned. Her legal path began…
Clients Michele works with
Michele reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and insurance matters in Boca Raton and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Michele studied and practices
St. Thomas University
JD · 2008
International Human Rights Law Review Miami-Dade State Attorneys' Office Internship Florida Supreme Court Internship State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. Political Science
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Jurisdictions
Michele's state bar admissions
United States Distri
2010 · ACTIVE
Florida
2009 · ACTIVE
Michele studied at JD in St. Thomas University and — in International Human Rights Law Review Miami-Dade State Attorneys' Office Internship Florida Supreme Court Internship State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. Political Science.
Law school and academic background
Michele completed JD in St. Thomas University and — in International Human Rights Law Review Miami-Dade State Attorneys' Office Internship Florida Supreme Court Internship State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. Political Science. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michele runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Michele's legal honors and published work
Michele has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Michele's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional or Trade Affiliations •Florida Bar •Palm Beach County Bar Association
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Locations
Michele Bachoon, Esq.'s office in Boca Raton
Michele's primary office is at 551 Northwest 77th Street, Suite 204, Boca Raton, FL, 33487. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP
551 Northwest 77th Street, Suite 204
Boca Raton, FL 33487
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Client reviews of Michele Bachoon, Esq. — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Michele. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Boca Raton.
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How to hire Michele Bachoon, Esq. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michele usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michele charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michele's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michele will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Boca Raton, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michele
Michele discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michele confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michele's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michele Bachoon, Esq.
How much does it cost to hire Michele for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michele walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michele offer a free consultation?
Michele charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michele's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Michele's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Florida typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michele gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michele take my case if I'm outside Boca Raton?
Michele is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michele will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michele?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michele will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michele accepting new employment clients right now?
Michele's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Boca Raton, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Michele handles employment matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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