Kiva Vera Waters
also known as Kiva Vera James
About Kiva
Biography
WATERS LAW GROUP has been offering top tier representation in Ch7 & Ch13 bankruptcy cases since 2010.
Now, we also also help creators and thinkers with business formations and small business strategy.
Most importantly, WATERS LAW GROUP is a "Head&Heart" law firm - using legal expertise & brave kindness to achieve results for clients.
EXPERIENCE, TRUST & COMPASSION are the pillars of law practice at WLG; our guidepost: law in the service of human needs.
The Managing Attorney, Kiva Vera Waters is a CUNY Law School, NYU & Stuyvesant HS alumna, a proud, certified yogi (RYT200), and published author (Meditation Madness & No Celebrities Allowed). She is of Caribbean background, born, raised and still residing in Brooklyn, New York.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
19 years | 529 cases
6 years | 18 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Waters Law Group PLLC
195 Montague Street, Suite 1236, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
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Kiva Vera Waters's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
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...
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...
Kiva Waters
Replied last July 18, 2016William, it was my pleasure helping you achieve true FINANCIAL FREEDOM.
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Family home saved from foreclosure, seven (7) years of mortgage arrears waived and loan reset so owner can afford to keep her house.
Education
2014
MA - Masters
2001
JD
1998
BA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Women's Empowerment
Publications
2021
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers