Ian Todd Kravitz

Ian Todd Kravitz: Attorney with Malka & Kravitz, P.A. Your Construction Law Firm
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Super Lawyers Badge
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Biography

Mr. Kravitz is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He has received an "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale-Hubbell by achieving the highest level of professional excellence rating available. He has also received a "Superb" rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating Avvo awards.

Mr. Kravitz 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 Parkland 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 Courts 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. He also has a wide array of experience in contract, tort, corporate, and Americans with Disabilities Act issues.

Mr. Kravitz is on the 2012 list of “Super Lawyers,” and can be found in the 2012 “Best Lawyers in Florida” publication, 2013 "Best Lawyers in America" and Martindale-Hubbell’s “Top Rated Lawyers” magazine for 2012.

Representative Cases

Sawyer v. Florida Development Associates, Ltd., 2007 WL 981743 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007)

Lock Realty Corp. IV v. Regal General Contractors, Inc., 2006 WL 752830 (M.D. Fla. 2006)

Disabled Americans for Equal Access, Inc. v. Ferries Del Caribe, 405 F.3d 60 (1st Cir. Ct Appeal 2005)

H&R Paving, Inc. v. Budget Construction Co., Inc., 925 So. 2d 324 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005)

Travelers Cas. & Ins. Co. of Am. v. Cmty. Asphalt Corp., 221 So. 3d 742, 743 (Fla. 3d DCA 2017)

Classical & Innovative Designs, Inc. v. Max S. Const., Inc.,, 208 So. 3d 763 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2016)

Honors and Awards

Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, May 1, 2009 - Present

AV - Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell, May 4, 2010 - Present

Top Tier Construction Law Firm -U.S. News & World Report

Florida Bar, Member, Construction Law Committee, 2005 - 2009

Professional Associations and Memberships

Broward County Bar Association, Member, Construction Law Committee, 2005 - 2009

American Bar Association, Member

Florida Bar, Member, Construction Law Committee, 2005 - 2009

(Board Certified Construction Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Construction Law
  • Real Property
  • Corporate Law
  • Contracts
  • Torts

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., 1992; Nova Southeastern University, M.S., Mental Health, summa cum laude, 1997
Law School Attended:
Nova Southeastern Law University, J.D., summa cum laude; Moot Court Honor Society, Executive Board Member; Nova Law Review, Member, 2000 - 2002, 2002
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2004, U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit; 2003, U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit; 2003, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida; 2003, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida; 2003, U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida; 2003, Florida; 2004, District of Columbia
Languages:
English
Reported Cases:
Sawyer v. Florida Development Associates, Ltd., 2007 WL 981743 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007); Lock Realty Corp. IV v. Regal General Contractors, Inc., 2006 WL 752830 (M.D. Fla. 2006); Disabled Americans for Equal Access, Inc. v. Ferries Del Caribe, 405 F.3d 60 (1st Cir. Ct Appeal 2005); H&R Paving, Inc. v. Budget Construction Co., Inc., 925 So. 2d 324 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005).
Certifications:
Board Certified Construction Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
917801608

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$275 - $350/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (16 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/06/10 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/20/10 in Construction Litigation

    I have had the opportunity to work with Ian on a number of large commercial litigation matters and Ian has also possessed great legal knowledge and a desire to get the best result for his client. That desire to get the best result has also led us to... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/13/10 in Construction and Surety Law

    Ian also has fine standards of courtesy and professionalism. My pleasure to give him this high rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/06/10 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/05/10 in Construction Contracts

    My interaction with Ian was limited to a single presuit dispute, which continued for several months. Although he is not handling the litigation that resulted, Ian represented both his client and the legal profession very well during our dealings.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/01/10 in Construction Law

    Very knowledgeable and a great lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/30/10 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/30/10 in Construction Litigation

    Mr. Kravitz has extensive knowledge in the area of Construction Litigation and is Board Certified in Construction Law. He is a strong advocate for his clients and handles himself ethically in an outstanding fashion.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/29/10 in Construction Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/28/10 in Construction Law

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4.3/5.0 (6 reviews)

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4.9/5.0 (16 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Our company has use Ian for years. All we can say are good things. First, he answers your calls and responds to emails which is amazing when you are stressed about a situation, second he knows law so...

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