Katelyn Wright DeSantis, Insurance Attorney in Tampa, Florida
Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Tampa, FL
Practicing insurance in Tampa since 2014.
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Katelyn Wright DeSantis is an attorney based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Katelyn has over 12 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Tampa, FL
- Experience
- over 12 years
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- Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Tampa, FL.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Katelyn Wright DeSantis: Katelyn Wright DeSantis is an attorney based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Katelyn has over 12 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katelyn Wright DeSantis
Katelyn concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katelyn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Slip & Fall
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Insurance cases in Tampa, Florida
Katelyn takes insurance matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katelyn agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Tampa, Florida
Katelyn takes litigation matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katelyn agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Tampa, Florida
Katelyn takes personal injury matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katelyn agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in Tampa, Florida
Katelyn takes slip & fall matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katelyn agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katelyn Wright DeSantis — Over 12 years of Florida insurance experience
Katelyn Wright DeSantis is an attorney based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Katelyn has over 12 years of legal experience.
Katelyn Wright DeSantis is a lawyer practicing first party litigation, insurance fraud, personal injury litigation and 2 other areas of law. Katelyn received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 2011, and has been licensed for 12 years. Katelyn practices in Tampa, FL.
Katelyn's approach to insurance cases
Katelyn Wright DeSantis is a lawyer practicing first party litigation, insurance fraud, personal injury litigation and 2 other areas of law. Katelyn received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 2011, and has been licensed for 12 years. Katelyn practices in Tampa, FL.
The kind of cases Katelyn takes
Katelyn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Katelyn Wright DeSantis's legal education and bar admissions
Stetson University College of Law
J.D. Florida · 2014
University of Florida
B.A. History · 2011
Jurisdictions
Katelyn's state bar admissions
Florida
2014 · ACTIVE
Katelyn studied at J.D. Florida in Stetson University College of Law and B.A. History in University of Florida.
Law school and academic background
Katelyn completed J.D. Florida in Stetson University College of Law and B.A. History in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katelyn runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Katelyn's professional memberships and bar associations
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •Florida Bar: Young Lawyers Division •Alabama Bar •Chilton County Bar Association
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Locations
Katelyn Wright DeSantis's office in Tampa
Katelyn's primary office is at 804 S Fremont Ave, Tampa, FL, 33606-2815. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Katelyn Wright DeSantis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katelyn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katelyn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katelyn's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katelyn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Tampa, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katelyn
Katelyn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katelyn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katelyn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katelyn Wright DeSantis
How much does it cost to hire Katelyn for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katelyn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katelyn offer a free consultation?
Katelyn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katelyn's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Katelyn's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katelyn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katelyn take my case if I'm outside Tampa?
Katelyn is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katelyn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katelyn?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katelyn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katelyn accepting new insurance clients right now?
Katelyn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Tampa, Miami and Orlando in Florida
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