Kiva Vera Waters

Kiva Vera Waters

also known as Kiva Vera James

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 20 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Business

195 Montague Street, Suite 1236, Brooklyn, NY

About Kiva

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 90%

We handle Ch7 and Ch13 cases. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

19 years | 529 cases

90%
Business 10%

We help entrepreneurs form legal corporate entities. We provide direct formation services for LLCs, INCs & NPOs We provide small business strategy services (from start-up to 100 sales)

6 years | 18 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Waters Law Group PLLC

195 Montague Street, Suite 1236, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

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Kiva Vera Waters's Reviews

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Posted by Christina | November 24, 2025

A Standout Professional

Kiva Vera Waters, Esq. delivered precise, high-value guidance without overselling her services. She was clear, direct, and generous with her expertise, even though the matter was not completely aligned in her practice area. Her analysis cut through noise, laid out the path forward, and made the legal... process far easier for me to navigate. A standout professional who operates with integrity and respects people’s time and intelligence.

Posted by Nicole | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best lawyer, professional AND most courteous

I hired the services of Ms. Kiva James at a time when my finances were failing me. Right away, she met with me and she explained the step for my procedure. She was very clear and very fair with cost and time. Ms. James called me regularly to remind me of the next step for each court proceeding and ...she was always on time and never absent or late. I received so much support from her, and I felt she was on my side all throughout my ordeal. She was a blessing for me and I recommend her services highly.

Kiva Waters

Replied last March 09, 2017

Nicole, it was my pleasure helping you achieve true FINANCIAL FREEDOM. You are the epitome of an ideal client... willing to learn, work hard and keep your eyes on the prize through the hard times. Stay blessed

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Debt free

I hired Ms James because I was struggling financially. She told me my options and i decided to file for bankruptcy. The process was extremely smooth. Ms James is a professional who is very experienced. I will recommended her to my friends..Thanks so much

Posted by Willaim | July 18, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Debt

William

I went thru a terrible divorce which left my credit a mess. after being refered to Ms James by a coworker I gave her a call & I can Honestly say I have a new TRUST & RESPECT for lawyers. she was up front with me about the myths & facts of bankruptcy. I did as she said and one year later I have my lif...e back with a credit score over 700 to go with it. piece of mind, "PRICELESS" I've since referred several freinds whom all thank me.

Kiva Waters

Replied last July 18, 2016

William, it was my pleasure helping you achieve true FINANCIAL FREEDOM.

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. Kiva Waters is of the highest moral character; she us smart and works hard for her clients to get them the just result to which they are entitled."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Women Who Make a Difference, Robert E. Cornegy

2012

VOLUNTEER EXTRAORDINAIRE, MARTY MARKOWITZ

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Attorney, WATERS LAW GROUP

2022 - 2024

Alumni Engagement Program Coordinator, Cuny School Of Law

Associations

2001 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: M. Whyte

Family home saved from foreclosure, seven (7) years of mortgage arrears waived and loan reset so owner can afford to keep her house.

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Education

2014

LIM College

MA - Masters

2001

City University of New York School of Law at Queens College

JD

1998

New York University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Women Who Make A Difference

Women's Empowerment

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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