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.
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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.
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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
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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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