As a dedicated Deerfield Beach insurance defense attorney, Kathryn A. Desire delivers strategic, results-driven counsel to insurers and clients navigating complex first-party property and insurance disputes.

Building on her meticulous approach to case evaluation, Kathryn focuses on efficiency to protect her clients’ interests at every stage of litigation. At Roig Lawyers’ Deerfield Beach office, Kathryn dissects intricate claims, identifies exposure early, and develops proactive strategies that align legal solutions with business objectives. Throughout her practice, Kathryn has gained broad experience across multiple areas of law. Her experience includes insurance defense, first- and third-party property claims, windshield litigation, general liability, and workers’ compensation. Her colleagues and clients commend her for taking highly technical and regulatory issues and translating them into actionable, clear guidance that consistently drives favorable outcomes. 

Beyond her litigation practice, Kathryn dedicates her time to advancing the legal profession and expanding access to justice. While in law school, she served as President of the Black Law Students Association and contributed to the Race and Social Justice Law Review. Additionally, she was actively involved with the Association of Caribbean Law Students, the Wrongful Convictions Project, and the H.O.P.E. program. Her exceptional advocacy earned her the CALI Book Award in the Health and Elder Law Clinic for helping minority community members secure essential administrative benefits. As a result, this achievement further solidified her commitment to fairness, equity, and ethical representation.

Inspired by a high school mentor to pursue law, Kathryn became the first attorney in her family. Fluent in Haitian Creole, she connects deeply with her community and understands the diverse needs of her clients. In addition, she balances her rigorous legal practice with mentoring aspiring attorneys and fostering collaborative, client-focused solutions.

If you are seeking a trusted Deerfield Beach insurance defense attorney who brings precision, strategy, and personal dedication to every case, contact Kathryn today to schedule a consultation.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Kathryn earned dual B.A. degrees in English and Criminal Justice, cum laude, from Florida International University on a full academic scholarship. She earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law, contributing to the Race and Social Justice Law Review, leading the Black Law Students Association, and participating in the Wrongful Convictions Project. She earned the CALI Book Award for her outstanding work in the Health & Elder Law Clinic. 

Kathryn has experience handling all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including case strategy development, depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations. She is admitted to practice in all courts in Florida. 

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MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP

  • The Florida Bar
  • Haitian Lawyers Association
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • CALI Book Award, University of Miami School of Law
  • Dean’s Honor Scholarship, University of Miami School of Law
  • Cum laude, Florida International University 
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LANGUAGES

  • Haitian Creole
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