Nevada's Established Leader
With over 40 years of combined experience, Wilcher & Associates is an established leader in the vocational rehabilitation industry. Our counselors have been in business long enough to truly understand the unique needs of local employers, employees, and insurance administrators. Over the years, our staff has developed long-standing relationships with employers, health-care providers, hearing and appeals officers, state legislators, attorneys, and a number of state agencies all which are vitally necessary to efficiently and successfully rehabilitate even the most challenging cases. Wilcher and Associates also provide wage earnings analysis as vocational experts in litigated cases.
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Professional Staff
Owner
James M. Wilcher
James worked as an Industrial Rehabilitation Counselor for the state of Nevada (S.I.I.S.) prior to founding Wilcher & Associates in 1990. His professional training includes knowledge and experience of Nevada’s complex workers compensation system, as established in Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. James has been recognized as a vocational expert regarding workers compensation matters and at the Nevada State Legislature. James is also a recognized vocational expert in personal injury and marital dissolution cases with experience testifying at District and Federal Courts in Nevada and California.
James is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and Certified Case Manager (CCM). He is a member of the International Assoc. of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP), and he served as president for the Nevada chapter from 1993 through 1998.
Education
Chapman University
B.A., Criminal Justice, 1976
University of Nevada, Reno
Graduate Coursework, Counseling and Personnel Services
Activities & Affiliations
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, Member, Former President of Nevada Chapter
Chamber of Commerce, Reno and Las Vegas
Chapman University Alumni Association
Counselor
Rachelle Benge
Rachelle joined Wilcher & Associates in 2008 while earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Since earning her degree, she has been promoted into Vocational Rehabilitation as a counselor, and has since gained experience in Early Return to Work and Disability Case Management. Additional duties have included completion of vocational assessments and labor market surveys. Her ability to build positive relationships with the injured employee and his or her employer is of exceptional value to our clients.
Education
South University
B.S., Criminal Justice, 2010
Activities & Affiliations
Certified Disability Management Specialist
Counselor
Quinn Wilcher
Quinn joined Wilcher and Associates in 2020 after a distinguished career as a public school teacher working with underprivileged populations. Quinn earned a Master of Science degree in School Counseling. Since earning her degree she promoted to a vocational rehabilitation counselor role. Quinn has experience is conducting vocational testing assessments and labor market surveys. She is an excellent communicator and problem solver. Her future plans include completing her certifications to be designated at a CDMS and CRC.