Krista Mahalak is a family law and general litigation trial lawyer who has been practicing for 15 years and places excellent communication with her clients as a top priority. Having tried over 100 cases to a jury, Krista is comfortable in a courtroom. Krista also feels strongly that because of the potential emotional and financial toll of prolonged litigation, a successful mediation may often be a better alternative to a trial.
Practice areas
13 years, 200 cases
18 years, 300 cases
18 years, 30 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2010 | 12/20/2020 |
NE | Inactive | 2002 | 10/19/2020 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Pro Bono Award | Florida Bar | 2015 |
Pro Bono Award | Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division | 2014 |
Pro Bono Service Award | Florida Bar | 2012 |
2002 Student Advocacy Award | International Academy of Trial Lawyers | 2002 |
Outstanding Clinical Trial Student of the Year | University of Nebraska College of Law | 2002 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Peterson & Myers, P.A. | 2019 - Present |
Attorney | Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, P.A. | 2016 - Present |
Associate | Frost Van Den Boom, P.A. | 2010 - 2016 |
Prosecutor | Lancaster County Attorney's Office | 2002 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Willson American Inn of Court | Member | 2017 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Polk County Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2010 - Present |
Florida Bar, Judicial Nomination Committee | Member | 2018 - 2019 |
American Bar Association | Member | 2015 - 2017 |
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Lakeland Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Willson American Inn of Court | Member | 2010 - 2014 |
Robert Van Pelt American Inn of Court | Member | 2002 - 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Nebraska College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Bethany College | B.A. | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Tenth Circuit Professionalism Roundtable | Professionalism Panel Member | 2016 |
Dollars & Sense Radio Program | Financial Issues Related to Florida Divorce | 2016 |
City of Winter Haven Lunch and Learn | Modern Family Law Issues | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Sturgeon v. Gourmet Foods & Products, 2015 Lexis 13755 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015) | Case affirmed on appeal. |
City of Winter Haven v. Landings WH Partners, LLC, | Affirmed on appeal. |
Jensen v. Jensen, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 2331 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) | Affirmed on appeal. |
Campbell v. Campbell, 138 So. 3d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) | Affirmed on appeal. |
Harbsmeier v. Harbsmeier, 138 So. 3d 446 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) | Affirmed on appeal. |
State v. Hense, 276 Neb. 313 (2008) | The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the trial court. |
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In re Interest of E.M., 13 Neb.App. 287 (2005). | Case affirmed by Court of Appeals on Appeal. |
Posted by Laura
Sat Jan 23 2016
Posted by Jason Robbins
Sat Oct 24 2015
Posted by anonymous
Sun Oct 18 2015
Krista is intelligent, hard-working, practical, professional and a dedicated advocate for her client. She is also always willing to share her time and insights with other attorneys. I highly endorse Krista as a skilled family law and civil litigation attorney.
Kelli Mitchell, Family Attorney on Jan 2, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I highly endorse Krista Mahalak as a superb family law attorney. We were opposing counsel on a post judgment family law matter, and her professionalism, knowledge of the law and dedication to her client was second to none.
Shawn Jiles, Litigation Attorney on Sep 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mrs. Mahalak I one of the best lawyers around town, and she is an even better person. I Highly endorse this attorney.
Bradford Stewart, Family Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer for family law, personal injury/wrongful death, and general civil litigation. We have worked together on medical malpractice matters and, of all things, a patent infringement matter. Krista is tenacious and not the least bit intimidated by any opponent, yet she retains an empathy for her clients that serves them (and her) well.
Lydia Zbrzeznj, Family Attorney on Mar 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Rafael Echemendia, Commercial real estate Attorney on Jan 12, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Krista came to Polk County with great trial experience as a prosecutor. Krista quickly found herself at one of Polk County's most prestigious law firms. Krista always has a smile on her face and walks in the door loaded for bear. Don't let her smile fool you, she is a very competent lawyer and a blessing to her clients.
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