About Us

Clara’s Resume

Clara earned her dual college degrees and obtained a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from Stetson University graduating with Honors in 2004. Clara obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in May 2008, and thereafter became a member of the Florida Bar in September 2008. While pursuing her law degree, she was inducted into the Honors Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi.

Clara is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District and the Southern District of Florida. She served as President of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association in 2011. She has participated as a guest speaker for first-time home buyer programs, teaching the process of the purchase and sale of real estate, mortgage law, and avoiding foreclosure.

Clara is a current member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Clearwater Bar Association, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the Palm Beach Hispanic Bar Association, and the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association.

In 1998, Clara begun her legal career as an assistant in the Law Office of Steven A. Harris in Tequesta. During college, Clara continued working in the law firm of Landis Graham French, P.A. in DeLand. In 2010, Clara founded Rokusek Law, P.A. where her passion for helping individuals through her own organization became a fulfilled goal.

Recognitions

Clara is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars for 2020 – 2022. This selection is based on an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Being selected to Rising Stars is limited no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, Clara has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation. Clara is also a member in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Attorney + Mom + Christ servant

Clara decided at 9 years old that she wanted to become an attorney! Talk about maturity and vision. During high school, after trying unsuccessfully to work at a burger joint and a shoe store, she found a position at a law office. At 16 years old, she thrived in the law office and this exposure solidified her dream of being a lawyer.

In July 2008, Clara encountered a goliath: the Florida Bar Exam! It was because of this seemingly insurmountable obstacle that Clara accepted Jesus Christ in her heart, truly knowing that she did not have to face the battle alone. A few days before God blessed her as a licensed attorney, He made her His own: a born-again Christian.

Clara and her husband, Ryan, welcomed their two children in 2014 and 2015. Parenting takes up pretty much most of Clara’s time outside the firm. Clara serves in the children’s ministry at Family Church and cherishes being part of her church family. When time does allow, Clara visits her native Colombia and loves traveling to see the beauty of God’s creation through nature-oriented tourism.

O. MAGALI CASOS

Paralegal

O. Magali Casos is a lawyer licensed in Lima, Peru. She graduated from the law school of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru. Magali worked as a lawyer in Lima, Peru for more than 10 years. During her career, she was part of the legal staff of BDO in the tax consulting department. Magali then obtained a position with the staff of attorneys for LP Holding (Grupo Raffo) and she was finally transferred as a managing attorney for Textil San Cristobal, one of the main textile exporter corporations in Peru at the time.

In 2003, during the economic crisis in Peru, Magali and her family moved to the U.S. After being away from the legal world for a while, Magali returned to what she always loved when she started to work with Rokusek Law in 2012 as a legal assistant. Since then, she has sharpened her skills in real estate, bankruptcy and other areas of law. With her background as a lawyer, she feels really confident and thoroughly enjoys working in the legal environment.

Magali and her husband have a teenage son who is also considering a career in the law. In her free time, Magali loves to spend time with her family and two dogs, read Latin American novels, explore the wonderful nature of Florida and bake special desserts. Her dream is to return to school when her son graduates from high school.

VANESSA MUÑOZ

Legal Assistant

Vanessa Muñoz graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2005. She subsequently obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Management and Administration from the Westfield Business School of Florida and Alcalá Global School of Spain. Vanessa has more than 10 years of experience in the financial sector working on customer service, commercial and administrative departments of Colombia’s largest banking institution.

In mid-2017, Vanessa joined Rokusek Law’s team as a Legal Assistant. Since then, she has been learning about the legal environment and helping clients with their legal needs.

Vanessa is married and enjoys traveling with her husband discovering new places and cultures. They love reading and participating in outdoor activities. Her desire is to be able to support missions that contribute to spread the good news of the gospel.

SARA MESA

Legal Assistant

In 2014, Sara Mesa obtained her professional degree in Communication and Audiovisual Languages ​​from the University of Medellín. She worked as a content producer in a local television channel and a radio station. In 2018, Sara obtained her Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, with an emphasis on marketing. She had the opportunity to join an internship in Silicon Valley, being certified in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, at the University of San Francisco. She worked for 10 years as Marketing Director and General Manager in the tourism sector.

Sara started working at Rokusek Law in 2020. She feels blessed for being part of the firm, for supporting the firm’s customer service and marketing projects, activities that she is passionate about.

Sara loves crafting and gardening. She enjoys books and podcasts about religion, history, astronomy, and magical realism. Sara does not miss a chance to go on trips, as she gets very inspired by the breathtaking landscapes, and by contemplating the wonders of God´s Creation. She has consecrated her life to Jesus through Mary, and she dreams of forming a family to serve God.