Atty. Desiree Berger

Atty. Desiree Berger

Desiree Berger is a partner who represents various insurance companies in the defense of personal injury, construction/labor law and elevator liability lawsuits. Desiree handles legal representation and management of insurance defense cases from the initial report phase through trial preparation or settlement.

New York New York 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About Desiree Berger at a glance

Desiree Berger is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2018). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 2017) and University of Texas (B.A. Historical, 2013). Active member of New York Women’s Bar Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Desiree Berger is a partner who represents various insurance companies in the defense of personal injury, construction/labor law and elevator liability lawsuits
  • Desiree handles legal representation and management of insurance defense cases from the initial report phase through trial preparation or settlement
  • She negotiates on behalf of insurers in settlements and mediations
  • She attends hearings in both the Trial Courts and the Appellate Division
  • Desiree is responsible for writing all pre-trial and trial motions along with appearing for oral arguments of same
  • She drafts and defends all dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment
  • She conducts all aspects of trial preparation, including taking and defending depositions of witnesses and experts
  • In 2022, Desiree joined HPM&B as an associate
  • New York Women’s Bar Association New York State Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Desiree Berger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Desiree Berger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Desiree Berger's law office located?
Desiree Berger's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Desiree Berger handle?
Desiree Berger focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Desiree Berger practiced law?
Desiree Berger has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Desiree Berger go to law school?
Desiree Berger earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A. Historical, 2013).
How can I contact Desiree Berger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University School of Law
- 2017
B.A. Historical
University of Texas
- 2013

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2018

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