Kimberly Held Israel

Kim Israel concentrates her practice in commercial litigation, insurance defense and consumer financial services.

Ms. Israel represents businesses, financial institutions, and loan servicers at all stages of litigation.

She has extensive experience handling a wide range of matters, including business disputes, contract claims, construction and mortgage litigation, landlord-tenant matters, creditors’ rights in bankruptcy and collection matters, disputes involving homeowners’ associations (HOAs), fraud claims and personal injury litigation.

She represents clients in Florida state and federal courts, including bankruptcy courts and appellate venues, and has experience handling both jury and non-jury trials and appeals.

Prior to joining KD, she was a Partner at a national firm, where she represented business entities, financial institutions, and individuals in a broad range of civil and commercial matters. Her prior experience also includes a background in maritime and admiralty law, litigating Limitation of Liability actions as well as Jones Act, cargo, and cruise passenger claims.

Admissions
Florida
U.S. District Court
Northern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida
Southern District of Florida
Eastern District of Texas
Northern District of Texas
Southern District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals
Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida
Southern District of Florida
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law – J.D.
Vanderbilt University – B.A.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Foundation, Fellow
American Bar Association
Chester Bedell American Inn of Court (Student Member, 1993–1994; Barrister, 2007; Bencher, 2017–present, Treasurer 2025-present)
Jacksonville Bar Association
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Development Committee Chair, 2022–2023; Webinar Committee Co-Chair, 2022–2023; Webinar Committee Chair, 2023-2024; Secretary, 2024-2025; Awards Committee Co-Chair, 2025-2026)
Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, FAWL Chapter Representative)
National Association of Women Lawyers (Litigation Affinity Group Co-Chair, 2025-present)
Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow (Member, Trial Law Institute; Diversity Law Institute)