Joceline M. Herman

Partner

Sacramento, CA
D 916.909.4210
joceline.herman@fmglaw.com

Education

UCLA, BA in Political Science, minor in Global Studies

St. John’s University School of Law, J.D.

Interdisciplinary Teams

Lawyers Professional Liability

Overview

Joceline Herman is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Sacramento office. Ms. Herman’s practice primarily focuses on Tort & Catastrophic Loss and the Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions teams. Her practice in Tort law includes defense of claims involving premises liability and transportation. Ms. Herman frequently defends insurance carriers and their insureds, including individuals and businesses, she has also defended insurers in "bad faith" actions. Her expertise extends to Construction and Design Law as well. Ms. Herman regularly defends contractors, architects, and engineers. She’s dedicated to all aspects of litigation from inception through trial or arbitration. She also has experience arguing matters on appeal. Ms. Herman is an active member of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento and a member of the Leonard M. Friedman Bar Association. She holds Co-Chair of the Publicity and Community Relations Committee for the 2024 Women Lawyers of Sacramento Board. Ms. Herman earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her law degree from St. John's University School of Law.

In her free time, Ms. Herman spends time water skiing and snow skiing, hanging out with family and friends, and is an active volunteer in the Jewish Community. She is an avid fan of sporting events and Broadway shows.

Bar Admissions

California

New York

United States District Court for the Central District of California

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Representative Cases & Clients
  • Insurance Bad Faith Jury Trial – Co-chair, Defense verdict
  • Motor vehicle personal injury jury trial – first chair, plaintiff demanded 1.8million, jury awarded $110,000.
  • Non profit breach of fiduciary duty bench trial, solo, defense verdict
  • Attorney malpractice – Defense MSJ won
  • Voluntary Association real property disputes x8 – plaintiff MSJ, won all 8
Awards and Recognition
  • Women Lawyers of Sacramento Board Member, Publicity & Community Relations Co-Chair, January 2022-Present
  • Jewish Community Relations Council, Executive Committee Member, January 2023-Present
  • Leonard M. Friedman Bar Association, Member, January 2022-Present