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  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed for 19 years
Ian Todd Kravitz
Ian Todd Kravitz
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About Ian

Mr. Kravitz is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He received his Juris Doctorate Summa Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University, where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Honor Society. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida State University in 1992, as well as his Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 1997. Mr. Kravitz has been a resident of the South Florida area since 1978, and currently resides in Coral Springs with his wife Dawn, and their children Madyson and Braeden.

Mr. Kravitz is admitted to practice in all Florida state and federal courts, as well as the First and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Broward County Bar Association and its Construction Law Committee, the American Bar Association, and the Florida Bar Construction Law Committee.

Mr. Kravitz concentrates his practice primarily in commercial and construction law including litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation of construction matters including construction lien claims and defense, payment and performance bond claims and defense, bid protests, construction contract preparation and negotiation and construction defect claims and defense.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Malka & Kravitz, P.A.

1300 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway
Suite 146
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33323

Website
http://www.mkpalaw.com 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    DCAdministratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues200406/08/2022
    FLMember in Good Standing200308/25/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers7
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Best Lawyers in America 2013Best Lawyers in America2013
    Rising Star of 2012Florida Super Lawyers2012
    Top Lawyers in AmericaMartindale-Hubbell2012
    Best Lawyers in AmericaBest Lawyers in America2012
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
    Outstanding Young Lawyers Construction LawTop Lawyers2012
    Top Rated LawyersALM2012
    Best Law FirmsUS News and World Report2011
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
    Best Law FirmsUS News and World Reports2011
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
    Board Certification in Construction LawFlorida Bar2009
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerMalka & Kravitz, PA2009 - Present
    AssociateLeiby, Stearns & Roberts, P.A.2004 - 2009
    PartnerIan T Kravitz,P.A.2003 - 2004
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Roofing Contractors Association of South FLMember2012 - Present
    Associated Builders & ContractorsMember2009 - Present
    Associated General Contractors of AmericaMember2009 - Present
    Broward County Bar Association, Construction Law CommitteeMemberN/A
    American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    Florida Bar, Construction Law CommitteeMemberN/A
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    www.mkpalaw.comEven a Clear Unambigous Contract Term Can Be Avoided2012
    www.mkpalaw.comBeware of Unlicensed Contractors2012
    www.mkpalaw.comOld Claims Come Alive in Ariotration2012
    www.mkpalaw.comInsurance Claim Must Be Timely Raised Even If Unknown2012
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Nova Southeastern UniversityMS - Master of Science1997
    Florida State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1992
    Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law CenterJD - Juris DoctorN/A
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Lorman SeminarsConstruction Lien Law2007
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Sawyer v Florida Dev. Assoc.,Appellate reversal of lower court decision
    Lock Realty v Regal General ContractorsDenial of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment
    Disabled Americans for Equal Access v Ferres Del CaribeDenial of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment
    H&R Paving v Budget Construction, et alAppellate Affirmance of Lower Court Decision

    Reviews

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    Ian Todd Kravitz's response: As a member of the Bar, I am unable to comment with specifics to any review. No matter how defamatory or wrong. I stand behind the countless long term clients that I represent, and their appreciation of the tough but caring work I do for them.

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    Lawyer Jason Lawrence Molder

    Jason Molder, Construction and development Attorney on May 9, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

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    Scott Long, Construction and development Attorney on Nov 10, 2009
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer's work.

    Lawyer Larry R. Leiby

    Larry Leiby, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 22, 2009
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an excellent construction lawyer and is Board Certified as a construction law expert by the Florida Bar.

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    Jon Kendrick, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 22, 2009
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer's work.

    Lawyer Robert S Tanner

    Robert Tanner, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 20, 2009
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Mr. Kravitz is a dedicated advocate with extensive knowledge of construction law and the rules of civil procedure. I endorse this lawyer's work.

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    Leandro Lissa, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 19, 2009
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer's work.

    Lawyer Harry Malka

    Harry Malka, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 19, 2009
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer's work.

    Lawyer Bradley Ryan Weiss

    Bradley Weiss, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 16, 2009
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer's work. This lawyer is professional, ethical, and maintains his clients best interests through efficient and efficacious representation.

    Lawyer Yvette-Lisa Colon

    Yvette-Lisa Colon, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 15, 2009
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer's work.

    Lawyer Sean Patrick Sullivan

    Sean Sullivan, Construction and development Attorney on Oct 15, 2009
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ian is a strong advocate for his clients. Extremely knowledgable construction attorney.

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    Cost

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    • Hourly Rates $ 275-350 per hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

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