Atty. James Walter

Atty. James Walter

Mr. Walter practices in the areas of construction and commercial litigation.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 17 yrs experience 17 year
Call (754) 200-2381 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Walter at a glance

James Walter is an Associate based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Malka & Kravitz, P.A.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2009), Florida (2009), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2010), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2021). Educated at University of Miami School of Law, (J.D., 2009) and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (B.A. University, 2000). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Walter practices in the areas of construction and commercial litigation
  • Mr. Walter has experience litigating cases involving real estate litigation, including HOA and Condo issues, zoning and land use, and construction defects
  • Mr. Walter focuses on all phases of litigation, mediation, and arbitration throughout the state of Florida
  • Prior to joining Malka & Kravitz, Mr. Walter at a multi-state boutique firm leading the Florida office focusing on HOA disputes
  • Prior to that, Mr. Walter worked at a midsized firm focused on real estate and financial litigations and compliance
  • Mr. Walter received his undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University
  • After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in history, He attended the University of Miami School of Law, where he was inducted into The Order of the Barristers
  • On graduating with a Juris Doctorate, Mr. Walter was awarded a Foreclosure Defense Fellowship through the University of Miami School of Law, which allowed him to receive an LLM in Real Property Development

Practice Areas Explained

James Walter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Walter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Walter

Where is James Walter's law office located?
James Walter's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Malka & Kravitz, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walter handle?
James Walter focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Walter practiced law?
James Walter has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Walter go to law school?
James Walter earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. University, 2000).
How can I contact James Walter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law,
- 2009
B.A. University
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2009
Florida
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2021

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