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**Leann Alaine Gerlach | Immigration and Insurance Attorney | Ricci Law Firm, Raleigh, NC** Leann Alaine Gerlach is a dedicated attorney at Ricci Law Firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in immigration and insurance law. Originally hailing from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Leann moved south to pursue her higher education and remain close to her family. She graduated summa cum laude from Washington and Lee University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Spanish. Her academic excellence earned her membership in prestigious honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Gamma Sigma. Leann continued her legal education at the University of North Carolina’s School of Law in Chapel Hill, where she graduated with honors in 2012. During her time in law school, she distinguished herself as a staff writer and contributing editor for the North Carolina Law Review, and served as a volunteer coordinator for Carolina Street Law, reflecting her commitment to community engagement and legal education. Her contributions to the academic community were recognized when she was elected as an Honors Writing Scholar and became a member of the Faculty Selection Committee. Additionally, Leann received the Gressman-Pollitt Oral Advocacy Award for her outstanding advocacy skills. Beginning her legal career, Leann focused on defending employers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation claims. This experience provides her with a unique and informed perspective when representing injured workers. Leann has adeptly managed a wide array of workers' compensation cases, including traumatic injuries, repetitive motion injuries, occupational diseases, and catastrophic claims. Her extensive experience before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, including at the Deputy Commissioner and Full Commission levels, as well as before the Court of Appeals of North Carolina, underscores her expertise in this complex area of law. With an AV Preeminent rating, Leann is recognized for her professionalism and ethical standards in the legal community. Clients seeking knowledgeable and compassionate legal representation in immigration and insurance matters can trust Leann to navigate the intricacies of their cases with diligence and dedication.

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