About the Firm
Experienced and Dedicated
At Okun Law PLLC, our mission is to provide accessible, compassionate, and informed legal representation for all. Guided by over a decade of experience in personal injury law, we bring a unique understanding of both plaintiff and defense perspectives to each case, ensuring that our clients receive fair, balanced, and insightful advocacy. We believe everyone deserves representation, no matter the size of the case, and we prioritize clear, open communication, empowering our clients to navigate each step of the process with confidence and support. Beyond client advocacy, we’re committed to strengthening our Maine community.
Rachel D. Okun
Founder and Managing Attorney
Rachel Okun is a Maine native. She grew up in Southern Maine, and attended Catherine McAuley High School before attending the University of Southern Maine. At USM, Rachel majored in criminology and participated in a criminology focused study abroad program in Stockholm, Sweden. Rachel later attended the University of Maine School of Law where she graduated cum laude. During law school, Rachel was on the moot court team and competed in the First Amendment Moot Court Competition in Nashville, Tennessee. She also worked as a student attorney at the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic and earned a CALI Legal Excellence for the Future Award for her work.
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Following law school, Rachel worked in a variety of legal fields, including plaintiff personal injury, insurance defense, small claims, workers compensation, general civil litigation, and SSDI. Ultimately, Rachel realized that personal injury was her true passion, and has dedicated her career to helping injured clients.
Expertise and Proven Results
​Rachel has a proven track record of success, and has secured millions in settlements and verdicts for her clients. ​
Rachel was elected to the Board of Governors for the Maine State Bar Association in 2018, and currently serves as the Chair of the Legislative Committee as well as the Vice President of the Association. Rachel was selected as the Maine State Bar Association's Delegate to the American Bar Association's House of Delegates in 2022, and currently serves in that role. She has presented at multiple continuing legal education conferences, and enjoys giving back to the legal community.
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Rachel is licensed in Maine State Courts, the United States District Court for the District of Maine, and the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. ​
When Rachel is not working, she enjoys traveling and exploring Maine's beaches and mountains with her husband, son, and their German Shepherd Dog, Echo.
