Appellate Law & More Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL · 18+ Years Experience
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About Jack Kallus at a Glance
Jack Kallus is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, partnership disputes, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2008), New York (2009), District of Columbia (2009), and Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, Southern District of Florida (2014). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 2008) and Queens College B.A. cum laude (—). Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jack Kallus
- Jack S. Kallus is a partner in our Ft
- Lauderdale and New York offices and focuses on commercial litigation
- He represents companies, investors, and sovereign states in proceedings throughout the country
- He represents clients in a range of litigations including data security and privacy, breach of contract, business torts, fraud, deceptive trade practices, unfair competition, civil theft and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), consumer protection and bankruptcy, trust and probate litigation, as well as various maritime matters
- Mr. Kallus has a broad background in e-discovery and consults with clients on preservation, collection, and production issues in large litigation matters
- He has extensive knowledge of various electronic review platforms and tools
- defensible and efficient procedures to preserve, identify and collect electronic and hard copy information
- best practices in handling e-discovery and the design of electronic filters and searches manages personnel and business resources to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Mr. Kallus has experience identifying the best process for preservation, collection and document review
- negotiating e-discovery issues with the opposing party
- establishing review protocols and quality control processes for the document review
- creating a robust and defensible privilege log
- and handling all other aspects of the discovery process
- He also has experience in the complex areas of data privacy and cybersecurity, to help clients navigate complex privacy laws
- This includes compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA, and counseling clients during initial data breaches
- Mr. Kallus has worked with multinational companies on global privacy data security policy development and has assisted in ensuring data collection and processing practices, data transfer procedures, privacy policies, and marketing activities, are all compliant with relevant domestic, international, privacy, and data security regulations
- Mr. Kallus has also represented Fortune 100 financial institutions and lenders in many financial litigation matters in both federal and state court, including disputes under TILA, RESPA, TCPA, KYC, BSA/AML, FCRA, ECOA, FDCPA, and in a variety of common law claims
- Prior to joining KDV, Mr. Kallus was a shareholder at a boutique law practice serving clients in New York, Colorado, Georgia and Florida
- He honed his litigation skills during his tenure as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office
- Membership • Vice Chair, Business Law Section, Florida Bar Electronic Discovery & Digital Evidence Committee Awards • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2021 • Florida Bar Wm
- Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy Fellow, 2020-2021
Practice Areas Explained
Jack Kallus's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack Kallus handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Criminal Defense in Fort Lauderdale
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Lauderdale
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Intellectual Property in Fort Lauderdale
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Partnership & Shareholder Disputes in Fort Lauderdale
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Civil Litigation in Fort Lauderdale
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Lauderdale
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 venue, 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.
Fort Lauderdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Lauderdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Lauderdale Choose Jack Kallus
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jack Kallus's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, ip, partnership disputes, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jack Kallus brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, New York, and District of Columbia, Jack Kallus can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and ip, Jack Kallus can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Lauderdale
A Fort Lauderdale-based practice means Jack Kallus attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jack Kallus Handles in Fort Lauderdale
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