About Rachel Marie
Rachel Marie Pinch built her legal foundation at two Michigan institutions. She received a B.A. in Organizational Studies and Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and went on to earn a J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in 2015. Those years of study set the stage for a practice grounded in administrative advocacy and client work.
Her professional career began in 2015 when she joined the Law Office of David S. Hankus as a lawyer. She is licensed to practice in Michigan and has maintained her practice within the state. Early on she added a formal credential that shapes much of her work: accreditation to practice before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. That accreditation permits her to represent veterans and other clients in VA proceedings and benefit-related matters.
Pinch’s record shows steady experience in a small-firm environment. Working at the Law Office of David S. Hankus, she has handled administrative hearings and filings that require attention to procedural detail. The VA accreditation is a notable part of her toolkit; it allows her to prepare claims, lodge appeals, and appear in proceedings that demand familiarity with VA processes and evidentiary standards.
Colleagues describe her as pragmatic and precise when handling filings and deadlines. She favors clear communication with clients and careful preparation of documentary records. That approach matters in administrative practice, where paperwork and timing often determine outcomes as much as legal argument.
Outside of filings and hearings, Pinch has focused on maintaining the documentation and recordkeeping that administrative work requires. She has worked within the contours of state and federal administrative law, advising clients on what information is necessary to support claims and on the steps that follow after an initial filing. Her experience in a single-office setting means she frequently manages multiple aspects of a matter from intake through appeal.
Today she continues at the Law Office of David S. Hankus. Her practice includes representation and advocacy before the Department of Veterans Affairs and related administrative matters, reflecting the accreditation she holds and the work she has carried out since joining the firm.
