Kiara Laguerre

Biography

Kiara Laguerre was born in Miami, Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Sociology with a concentration in Inequalities and Social Justice from the University of South Florida and her Juris Doctorate from Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law.

Prior to joining the firm, Kiara worked at various defense firms throughout Florida. Kiara’s prior experience includes defending corporations and individuals in civil litigation, corporate and consumer law matters, as well as transactional work for businesses and individuals such as risk assessments, licensing, franchising, asset purchase agreements and regulatory and compliance issues.

Kiara joined Hall, Schieffelin & Smith, P.A. in 2024. Her practice focuses on the defense of healthcare organizations in medical malpractice and premises liability matters. Kiara enjoys art, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Education

• Barry University School of Law, Orlando, Florida
  • J.D. – 2020
  • Honors: Dean’s Excellence Scholarship Recipient

• University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
  • B.A. – 2016
  • Major: International Studies and Sociology with a concentration in Inequalities and Social Justice

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 2020

Professional Associations

• Florida Defense Lawyers Association
• Orange County Bar Association
• Paul C. Perkins Bar Association
• Central Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel

Languages

• English