Deztany is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation and Business Departments. Deztany’s specific areas of practice include contract litigation, commercial, residential, and real estate litigation. Deztany appreciates the opportunity to assist individuals with various litigation needs. Deztany completed her philosophy and political science undergraduate at Miami University in 2015. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton College of Law in 2022. As a UD law student, Deztany was the Black Law Student Association president, Chief Justice UDSL Moot Court, teaching assistant to Professor Ebony Davenport, Judge Epley, and received the Brother Raymond Fitz Student for Justice Award recipient.
Before joining PSE as an attorney, she practiced civil litigation for the past year, concentrating on insurance defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury.
- Phone – 937-223-1130
- Fax – 937-223-0339
- Email – djohnson@pselaw.com
- Email – pferrara@pselaw.com
University of Dayton College of Law, 2022
Miami University, 2015
Ohio, 2022
Contact
- Phone – 937-223-1130
- Fax – 937-223-0339
- Email – djohnson@pselaw.com
Administrative Assistant: Paige Ferrara
- Email – pferrara@pselaw.com
Education
J.D., University of Dayton School of Law, 1994, cum laude
B.A., Connecticut College, 1991
Bar Admissions
United States District Court Northern District for Ohio, 2004
United States Supreme Court, 1999
United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 1998
United States District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1995
Ohio, 1994
Awards & Recognition
Ohio Super Lawyers, 2018 – present
Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star 2006
Dayton Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award Winner 2005
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV Rating
Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Named Americas Top 100 Attorneys
Professional & Community Activities
Member, Trial Law Institute
Dayton Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association Counsel of Delegates, Rep of District 2
Ohio State Bar Association, Legal Ethics & Professional Conduct Committee
Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
University of Dayton School of Law Board of Alumni Trustee
Leadership Dayton Graduate (2003)
Dayton Society of Natural History Board Member (2003 – 2011)
Springboro Chamber of Commerce, past president (2008-2009, 2013-2014)
Springboro Rotary, past president (2012-2013)
Member, National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Dayton Art Institute Associate Board (2009-2013), Chair of Art Ball (2013)
Board Member, Dayton Homebuilders Association (2015-2017)
Executive Boards Member, Warren County SBDC (2015-2017)
