Rochelle Konja
Rochelle is a partner with RCR. She received her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from The University of Toledo Law School, and her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Summa Cum Laude, with a concentration on Sports Medical Science from Wayne State University. She is part of our firm’s personal injury, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation department.
When not working, Rochelle enjoys spending time with family, playing competitive beach volleyball, and watching/traveling to Detroit Lions games.
Admitted to Practice
State Bar of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Professional Affiliations
The Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Rochelle Konja
- rochelle@rcrfirm.com
- (248) 406-8000
- (248) 406-8001
Recent News
Threshold Dismissal
Rochelle Konja secured summary disposition on liability in a Michigan auto negligence matter after demonstrating that the evidentiary record established our client was completely free of fault. Following full discovery, we moved for dismissal under MCR 2.116(C)(10). The undisputed evidence showed that our client lawfully slowed with traffic and came to a controlled, complete stop, and was struck from behind only after a distracted driver failed to maintain an assured clear distance, pushing our client into the plaintiff and causing a three-vehicle collision.
The opposing parties attempted to avoid dismissal by relying on speculation and a conclusory claim that our client made an “abrupt stop,” arguing that a jury could theoretically allocate fault despite the absence of any supporting evidence. The Court rejected those arguments, holding that conjecture and self-serving characterizations cannot create a genuine issue of material fact. The Court emphasized that the record contained no evidence of duty, breach, or proximate cause as to our client and that the at-fault driver admitted distraction, delayed braking, and was solely responsible for the accident. As a result, the Court granted our motion for summary disposition with prejudice, dismissing all claims against our client.
Summary Disposition Granted
Plaintiff filed suit against our insured under a theory of respondeat superior, vicarious liability and agency. Co-Defendant was an employee of our insured working as a pizza delivery driver on the date of the accident. He was involved in a confrontation with the Plaintiff after delivering a pizza.
We a filed a Motion for Summary Disposition on behalf of our insured arguing that Co-Defendant was on a detour from his employment. Rochelle Konja argued the motion successfully. The Court agreed with Rochelle’s arguments and ordered that our insured was NOT vicariously liable for Co-Defendant’s conduct, and granted summary disposition in favor of our insured.
Welcome Aboard
We’re very excited to announce the latest addition to the RCR firm! Rochelle is a great addition to the team, and has a bright future ahead!