Folds Walker, LLC
Litigation and Appeals | Serving Gainesville, FL
352-729-3814Folds Walker, LLC helps clients in the Gainesville area with their Florida Litigation and Appeals needs.
Details Attorney Allison E. Folds
Attorney S. Scott Walker
Attorney Norman S. Bledsoe
Attorney A. Derek Folds
Attorney Scott L. Whitaker
Attorney Kiersten Ballou
Attorney Danielle C. Adams
Attorney Leonard E. Ireland
Comprehensive Florida Legal Representation
Folds Walker, LLC, is a comprehensive civil law firm serving the legal needs of individuals, families, businesses and local governments. Our experienced team of legal professionals is committed to serving you. Always delivering skilled, personal assistance, our team provides legal services in both general practice and civil litigation.
Established in 1966 under a different firm name, our firm has successfully handled thousands of cases over the years and has added many talented attorneys to the team. In 2019, our official firm name changed to Folds Walker, LLC. With 10 attorneys having over two centuries of combined experience and another 10 staff members, we are proud that we have established ourselves as a premier regional law firm.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Litigation & Appeals
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
Call 352-729-3814 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Allison E. Folds
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1966
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1966
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1966
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1966
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1978
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1965
- J.D.
- Florida State University, 1962
- B.S.
- Major: Business Administration
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Member, Board of Directors, 1973-1979; President, 1978-1979
- American Association for Justice (formerly The Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
- The Florida Bar, Member, Board of Governors, Young Lawyers Section, 1970-1974
- Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
- Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney S. Scott Walker
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1984
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1987
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1987
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1987
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1983
- J.D.
- University of Florida, 1980
- B.A.
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association
- Executive Committee, First District Appellate Inn of Court
- Florida Municipal Attorneys Association
- American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
- Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
- Gainesville Masonic Lodge 41
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- American College of Barristers
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Norman S. Bledsoe
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2005
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2005
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- University of Florida
- B.A.
- Honors: with Honors
- Major: Classics
- University of Florida, 1998
- M.A.
- Major: Classics
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney A. Derek Folds
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2015
Education:
- Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2014
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Recognized as a Pro Bono Honors Student
- Law Review: Florida Coastal Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor
- Samford University, 2005
- B.A.
- Major: Sociology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Board of Directors (2016 – present)
- American Poolplayers Association, Member and Team Captain (2004 – present)
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4385, Aerie Member (2023 – present)
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Scott L. Whitaker
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- Honors: Law Review—Articles Staff & Senior Research Assistant
- Honors: Law Clerk, Honorable William Terrell Hodges
- Honors: United States District Judge, Middle District of Florida, Tampa, Florida, 1976-78
- University of South Florida, 1972
- A.B.
- Major: Mathematics
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Kiersten Ballou
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2021
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2021
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean's Scholar
- Honors: UF Law Trial Team
- University of Florida, 2018
- B.A. & B.S.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Political Science
- Major: Psychology
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Danielle C. Adams
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2022
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2023
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2023
Education:
- American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 2022
- J.D.
- Honors: Law Review: Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law, Managing Editor
- University of Florida, 2019
- B.S., Bachelor of Science
- Major: Biology
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Nicolle M. Shalley
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2001
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member of the Executive Council of the City, County and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar (May 2014- May 2019)
- Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the Florida Bar (September 2001 to 2025)
- Florida Municipal Attorneys Association
- Executive Editor, Articles and Notes Editor - Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law (1999-2001)
Education:
- Florida State University College of Law
- J.D.- 2001
- With high honors
- University of Florida, College of Journalism
- B.S., Bachelor of Science - 1993
- Major: Public Relations
Attorney Leonard E. Ireland
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1967
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Certified Circuit Court Mediator
- Court Appointed Arbitrator
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- The Florida Bar's Board of Certification, Designation and Advertising, Member, 1985
- The Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education Committee, Former Chairman
- Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Former President, Former Board of Directors Member
- Wachovia Bank, N.A., Gainesville Area, Member, Advisory Board
- Gainesville Jaycees, Former President, 1971
- Florida Jaycees, Legal Counsel
- Florida Law Network, Member
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- J.D. - 1967
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia
- B.A., Business Administration - 1961