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Capable and brilliant!
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Family50%
15 years, 200 cases
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Litigation45%
20 years, 300 cases
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Appeals5%
20 years, 30 cases
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242 W. Central Ave.
Winter Haven, FL, 33880
Reviews
Capable and brilliant!
Very Talented Attorney
Great Communicator
Cost
Rates
- Hourly Rates $ 350-350 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Resume
Work Experience
- Attorney
- Peterson & Myers, P.A.
- 2019 - Present
- Attorney
- Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, P.A.
- 2016 - Present
- Associate
- Frost Van Den Boom, P.A.
- 2010 - 2016
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 2002
- Bethany College
- B.A.
- 1998
Legal Cases
- 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.
Associations
- Willson American Inn of Court
- Member
- 2017 - Present
- Florida Bar, Family Law Section
- Member
- 2015 - Present
- Polk County Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- 2015 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
Honors and Awards
- AV Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2019
- Pro Bono Award
- Florida Bar
- 2015
- Pro Bono Award
- Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
- 2014
Speaking Engagements
- 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
Attorney endorsements
Received
(6)
Given
(9)
Unknown Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Family Attorney | Jan 02
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."
Litigation Attorney | Sep 28
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."
Family Attorney | Aug 06
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."
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