K Denise Haire

Ms. Haire is an experienced attorney focusing on appellate, municipal, and litigation matters. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Ms. Haire earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and obtained her Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt Law School in 2005. Prior to starting her own law practice, Ms. Haire worked in local government and at several prominent boutique and international law firms. Her diverse background allows her to understand the legal landscape from multiple vantage points, offering clients strategic, efficient, and practical solutions.

While serving as Assistant City Attorney for the City of West Palm Beach, Ms. Haire advised numerous boards and committees, including the Historic Preservation Board, Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals, Plans & Plats Review Committee, and Downtown Action Committee. She provided legal counsel to municipal departments such as Development Services, Public Utilities, Code Enforcement, and Housing & Community Development. She has experience addressing the legal issues and challenges that uniquely impact local governments.

Ms. Haire has handled a wide variety of litigation and appellate cases across a broad spectrum of legal issues. She has represented local governments, developers, property owners, and other private entities, and she has extensive experience with motion practice, appellate briefing, and oral advocacy. In 2024, Ms. Haire received recognition in Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law.

Ms. Haire is committed to her community. She currently serves as Chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Local Government & Land Use Committee and is an active member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. Her prior leadership roles include Chair of The Florida Bar Journal Editorial Board and service on The Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee.

Education

• Vanderbilt Law School, J.D. 2005
• University of Missouri – Columbia, B.A. 2002

Admissions

• Florida Bar
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida