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Krista Mahalak
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Krista Mahalak

4.8
16 reviews

225 East Lemon Street, Suite 300, Lakeland, FL 33801-4627 + 1 location

Business Litigation, Domestic and Family Law and Appellate Practice

About Krista Mahalak

From the very beginning of her career, Krista has focused on her skills as a trial attorney. She received her law degree in 2002 from University of Nebraska College of Law, where she was awarded both the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award, and the Outstanding Clinical Student of the Year Award. Since graduating from law school, she has tried more than seventy-five cases to juries, and has handled hundreds of hearings and trials before judges. Krista has also handled numerous appeals.Krista maintains a general litigation practice, with a dual focus on protecting the best interests of small businesses and preserving the assets of individuals involved in complicated family law matters. She is dedicated to providing cost-effective and responsive legal representation. Some additional areas of her practice include cases involving:•Serious injuries and wrongful death;•Appeals of trial court orders;•Modification of existing family law orders;•Enforcement of existing family law orders;•Timesharing disputes;•Consumer rights; and•Insurance coverage disputes.Krista was raised in Polk County, and attended primary and secondary school in Winter Haven, Florida. She received her bachelor's degree from Bethany College in 1998. Krista is a provisional member of the Junior League of Greater Winter Haven, and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She frequently donates time to individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney through Florida Rural Legal Services. Krista lives in Winter Haven with her husband, Alex, and their son.

 

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Ms. Mahalak solved a huge post judgement dissolution of marriage that i have been trying to resolve for 12-13 years. She is so intelligent and was quick to bring resolution to a real challenging assignment that others have given up on. She is wonderful and i cant say enough good things about her. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief that my nightmare is over thanks to her awesome skills.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 1
    • Domestic and Family Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $250/hr
    Accepted Credit Cards
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    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Attorney
    Firm Name
    Peterson & Myers, P.A.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    State v. Hense, 276 Neb. 313 (2008)
    In re Interest of E.M., 13 Neb.App. 287 (2005).
  • Pro Bono Services

    Volunteer with Florida Rural Legal Services.

  • Additional Links
    http://petersonmyers.com http://www.winterhavenlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Nebraska
    2010, Florida
    2011, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar
    Nebraska State Bar Association
    Robert van Pelt Inn of Court
    Wilson American Inn of Court.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Nebraska College of Law
    Class of 2002
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Bethany College
    Class of 1998
    B.A.
  • Special Agencies
    Formerly practiced with the Lancaster County Attorney's Office.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1978
    Washington, District of Columbia, 1978

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Senior Attorney at Peterson & Myers, P.A.
4.8
16 reviews

225 East Lemon Street, Suite 300Lakeland, FL 33801-4627U.S.A.

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242 W. Central AvenueP.O. Box 7608Winter Haven, FL 33880U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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242 W. Central AvenueP.O. Box 7608Winter Haven, FL 33880U.S.A.

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    Krista Mahalak is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
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    Peterson & Myers, P.A. has 25 attorneys at this location.
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    Krista Mahalak attended University of Nebraska College of Law.
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