Kevin G. Walsh

Kevin G. Walsh, Education Attorney in Florham Park, New Jersey

Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Education, General, and Litigation

ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Florham Park, NJ

Practicing education in Florham Park since 1998.

28+
Years practicing
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Kevin G. Walsh is a shareholder based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on Education, General, and Litigation. Kevin has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Based in
Florham Park, NJ
Experience
over 28 years
Known for
Education · General · Litigation
  • Handles Education, General, and Litigation matters from Florham Park, NJ.
  • Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kevin G. Walsh: Kevin G. Walsh is a shareholder based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on Education, General, and Litigation. Kevin has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kevin takes on

Kevin concentrates on education, general, litigation, and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Education cases in Florham Park, New Jersey

Kevin takes education matters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

General cases in Florham Park, New Jersey

Kevin takes general matters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Florham Park, New Jersey

Kevin takes litigation matters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

White Collar cases in Florham Park, New Jersey

Kevin takes white collar matters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kevin G. Walsh — education lawyer in Florham Park

Kevin G. Walsh is a shareholder based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on Education, General, and Litigation. Kevin has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Kevin G. Walsh represents clients in commercial business litigation and criminal defense. He advises on a wide range of legal matters at the intersection of business, law, and politics.

Kevin represents clients before state and federal courts in both New York and New Jersey, as well as in administrative matters before New Jersey state agencies. Calling on his experience as a former federal prosecutor, he regularly assists corporations, individuals, and higher education institutions in responding to grand jury subpoenas received from the Department of Justice and various federal and state investigators, such as the Federal Trade Commission and various Congressional Committees. He has also represented individuals in a wide range of federal and state criminal inquiries and has often convinced prosecutors not to file charges. When necessary, Kevin has tried civil and criminal matters to verdict.

Kevin’s higher education experience includes representations in Title IX investigations, defense of employee discrimination claims, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and a variety of compliance and board governance issues.

Kevin previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of New Jersey's Criminal Division, and the Acting General Counsel of Seton Hall University.

Concentrations

•Tax evasion and various federal tax laws
•Health care laws, such as the federal Anti-Kickback Statute
•Defense against wire and mail fraud charges
•Criminal anti-trust laws
•Federal prescription drug laws
•Campaign finance laws prohibiting straw donors
•Federal criminal intellectual property laws
•Laws regulating online internet gambling
•State assault, drug, and narcotics laws
•Defense of attorney ethics investigations
•Securities regulatory and enforcement matters
•Real estate litigation

The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Deborah T. Poritz, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 1999-2000
•Hon. Joel A. Pisano, United States Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 1998-1999

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Commercial Litigation, 2012-2026
•Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2024-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2014-2026
•Top 100 Attorney in New Jersey, 2022
•Rising Stars, 2009-2013
•Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal’s ' General Litigation Department of the Year, ' 2024
•Team Member, Benchmark Litigation’s “New Jersey Law Firm of the Year,” Shortlisted, 2024
•Recipient, Seton Hall University School of Law St. Thomas More Medal, 2024

Kevin's approach to education cases

Kevin G. Walsh represents clients in commercial business litigation and criminal defense. He advises on a wide range of legal matters at the intersection of business, law, and politics. Kevin represents clients before state and federal courts in both New York and New Jersey, as well as in administrative matters before New Jersey state agencies. Calling on his experience as a former federal…

Clients Kevin works with

Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for education, general, and litigation matters in Florham Park and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Seton Hall University School of Law

    J.D. · 1998

  • Editor-in-Chief, Seton Hall Law Review Seton Hall University

    B.A. · 1995

Jurisdictions

Kevin's state bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    2017 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    1999 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    1998 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1998 · ACTIVE

Kevin studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University School of Law and B.A. in Editor-in-Chief, Seton Hall Law Review Seton Hall University.

Law school and academic background

Kevin completed J.D. in Seton Hall University School of Law and B.A. in Editor-in-Chief, Seton Hall Law Review Seton Hall University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Kevin's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, Westfield, NJ •Volunteer Attorney, ReLeSe, Newark, NJ •Pro Bono Attorney, Essex County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, 2000-2002 •Ward 3 Representative, Town Council of Westfield, NJ, 2002-2003

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Locations

Kevin G. Walsh's office in Florham Park

Kevin's primary office is at 500 Campus Drive, Suite 400, Florham Park, NJ, 07932. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

500 Campus Drive, Suite 400

Florham Park, NJ 07932

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kevin G. Walsh — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new education attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a education attorney in Florham Park, New Jersey

A short list to run through before you commit: How many education matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin

Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in education practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every education matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many education practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kevin G. Walsh

  • How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a education case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kevin offer a free consultation?

    Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do education cases in New Jersey typically take?

    Simple education matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Florham Park?

    Kevin is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kevin accepting new education clients right now?

    Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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