Atty. Edward Krakauer
Edward Krakauer understands the stigma and adversity facing insurance companies and ensures they are given a fair opportunity to defend their cases. Edwards’ clients enjoy his responsive and honest approach as he leads them toward the best options with the best results.
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Edward Krakauer is a Director based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on construction, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern (2015). Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Order of the Coif University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. (—). Active member of ASSOCIATIONS •President, Miami Carolina Club (alumni club) •Broward County Bar Association •Florida Defense Lawyers Association •National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward Krakauer understands the stigma and adversity facing insurance companies and ensures they are given a fair opportunity to defend their cases
- Edwards’ clients enjoy his responsive and honest approach as he leads them toward the best options with the best results
- He hits the ground running when taking on new lawsuits, and his meaningful and tailored discovery keeps cases moving when opposing counsel is non-responsive or evasive
- From start to finish, Edward handles cases in construction defect, first-party insurance, personal injury, and premises liability
- Edward is involved in all aspects of claim management including depositions, motion hearings, and trial preparation
- He is dedicated to ensuring all clients’ concerns are addressed and handled in a timely manner, and clients are always in the loop with updates and decisions
- Edward was raised in Israel but moved to South Florida in middle school
- He enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and dog
- He likes traveling and is an avid sports fan, having visited all 30 active Major League Baseball stadiums
- Publications •“Divergent Paths, Similar Results: How African Asylum Seekers Have Been Failed in Both Israel & Malta,” University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review, Spring 2014
- Awards & Recognitions •Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - Entertainment and Sports Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, 2026 RELATED NEWS 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America Galloway Director Implements Key Strategies for Win in Florida Galloway Director Implements Key Strategies for Win in Florida Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America Galloway Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America 31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America 31 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America Florida Attorneys Obtain Complete Defense Verdict in Residential First-Party Case Florida Attorneys Obtain Complete Defense Verdict in Residential First-Party Case Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Citizens Case Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Citizens Case Galloway Announces Five New Directors Galloway Announces Five New Directors
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Edward Krakauer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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