As a Partner in Roig Lawyers’ Deerfield Beach office, Keith Hernandez is a trusted trial lawyer with more than a decade of experience representing insurers and corporations in complex, high-exposure disputes.
Keith is known for his ability to simplify complicated legal issues and builds strategies that deliver results. He guides clients through each stage of litigation with confidence and clarity. While his practice covers insurance defense, bodily injury, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and premises liability, he focuses primarily on fraud (SIU) investigations. His meticulous case preparation, persuasive courtroom advocacy, and client-centered approach emphasize efficiency, risk management, and clear communication.
Beginning his legal career at Green, Murphy, and Murphy, P.A., Keith handled personal injury and uninsured motorist cases. He later served as PIP Manager at Allen, Kopet and Associates, where he oversaw a team of attorneys managing high volumes of litigation. He then broadened his work in civil litigation and insurance defense, laying the foundation for the focused and strategic practice he leads today at Roig Lawyers fraud investigations attorney and trial lawyer.
After law school, Keith served on active duty in the U.S. Army. He began as a 1st Lieutenant, later became a Military Police officer, and rose to the rank of Captain. During his service, he trained and deployed multiple units to Afghanistan and Iraq and instructed cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point. These experiences sharpened his ability to lead under pressure, a quality that defines his work in high-stakes litigation.
Keith contributes actively to the legal and business community through several bar associations, the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, and the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. He also mentors young attorneys and supports initiatives that expand access to justice, strengthening the legal community in South Florida.
Clients consistently value Keith’s ability to anticipate challenges, resolve disputes efficiently, and deliver peace of mind in stressful circumstances. His goal in every matter is not only to secure favorable outcomes, but also to provide clarity, strategy, and confidence at every step of the way.
Contact Keith today to learn how his experience, leadership, and client-focused approach can help resolve disputes with efficiency and confidence.
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Animal attacks
- Probate
- Replevin
- Interpleader
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Admitted to The Florida Bar in 2011, Keith earned his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law and his B.A. from Florida International University.
Keith began his legal career as an associate at Green, Murphy, and Murphy, P.A., where he focused on personal injury, uninsured motorist, and personal injury protection (PIP) law, handling and trying numerous insurance defense cases. He went on to serve as the Personal Injury Protection Manager for the Fort Lauderdale office of Allen, Kopet and Associates, where he oversaw a team of attorneys managing the firm’s PIP cases. Before joining Roig Lawyers, Keith further strengthened his skills in civil litigation and insurance defense, laying the foundation for the focused and strategic practice he leads today as a Partner in the firm’s Deerfield Beach office.
MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP
- The Florida Bar, Member
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Member
- DiveBar, Underwater Bar Association, Member
- Broward County Bar Association, Member
- Dade County Bar Association, Member
- Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Member
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Florida Super Lawyers: Rising Stars (2018)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Keep Your Eyes Off the Road
- Author • CLM Magazine • 2018
- Presenter, “Will You Have Coverage If You Cross The Line,” February 2019
- Presenter, “The Subtleties and Technicalities of IME Reports in Insurance Defense Litigation,” February 2019
- Presenter, “Using Data Analytics to Reveal the True Story Behind Insurance Claims,” February 2019
- Presenter, “Siri, Where’s My Car? The Emergence of Autonomous Vehicle Technologies,” Roig Lawyers Lunch & Learn CLE Series, March 2018
- Presenter, “Analysis of Emergency Medical Condition Examinations Performed Pursuant to Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Protocols,” Medical Claims Defense Network (MCDN), October 2017
- Presenter, “Siri, Where’s My Car? The Emergence of Autonomous Vehicle Technologies,” 25th Annual Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC), June 2017
- Presenter, “Out of State Policy Handling and Defense Strategies,” Safeco, June 2016.
- Presenter, “Out of State Policy-Handling and Defense Strategies,” Liberty Mutual, April 2016.
LANGUAGES
- Spanish