Katie L. Dearing
Suite 1500
225 Water St
Jacksonville , Florida  32202-5185

Katie L. Dearing was born and raised in the Jacksonville area.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Florida where she was active in numerous student organizations.  Ms. Dearing continued her education at the University of Florida College of Law where she graduated, with honors, in 1999.  During law school, Ms. Dearing earned her Pro Bono Certificate for work with the Teen Court program and served as a Teaching Assistant for Legal Research and Writing and Appellate Advocacy. 

After graduation, Ms. Dearing returned to Jacksonville to serve as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida where she gained extensive trial experience in the prosecution of crimes ranging from theft to first-degree murder. As a prosecutor, Ms. Dearing tried in excess of 30 jury trials, including complex cases involving the use of forensic evidence.  With Liles, Gavin, Costantino & George, her practice now emphasizes litigation of civil cases on behalf of national and local businesses and individuals in matters including product liability, professional liability, personal injury and wrongful death claims, contract disputes and general commercial matters. 

Ms. Dearing was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999 and is licensed to practice before all state courts of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.  Ms. Dearing is an active member of the Jacksonville Bar Association where she serves as the President of the Board of Governors for the Young Lawyer's Section.  Ms. Dearing also recently served as Vice Chair of the City of Jacksonville Commission on Ethics.  Ms. Dearing and her husband, Dan, have one child.

Current Employment Position(s):

• Partner

Areas of Practice:

• Litigation
• Professional Liability
• Product Liability
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
• Contract Disputes
• Commercial Matters

Bar Admissions:

• Florida , 1999
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Education:

• University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1999
  Honors: With Honors
  Honors: Book Award, Legal Drafting


• University of Florida, 1992
  B.A.

Classes/Seminars Taught:

• Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing, University of Florida College of Law
• Teaching Assistant, Appellate Advocacy, University of Florida College of Law

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Jacksonville Bar Association
          Young Lawyer's Section Board of Governors - President, 2008-2009


• City of Jacksonville Ethics Commission (2004-2008)
          Vice Chair (2007)

Past Employment Positions:

• Assistant State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida,1999-2003

Fraternities/Sororities:

• Alpha Omicron Pi

Birth Information:

• June 5, 1975, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America