Jim Walden

Jim Walden is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with decades of experience handling complex criminal, civil, and regulatory matters. Known for his creativity and determination, he has built a career taking on high-stakes cases and achieving results where others could not. Walden has represented corporate executives, public officials, whistleblowers, and groups of individuals, often stepping into cases at critical stages and turning them around through strategic planning and relentless advocacy.

Walden earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Temple University School of Law, where he served as Editor of the Temple Law Review and received the Israel Packel Memorial Award for Distinguished Scholastic Performance. He also earned his B.A., cum laude, from Hamilton College. Following law school, he clerked for Hon. Anthony J. Scirica on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, gaining early experience that shaped his career.

Over the years, Walden has successfully defended clients facing investigations, prosecutions, and civil disputes. He persuaded federal authorities to drop inquiries against a former financial executive, reversed wrongful convictions, and won dismissals in high-profile fraud cases. His work has protected corporate leaders, restored reputations, and provided relief for individuals and communities. His focus on uncovering facts and exposing weaknesses in government and corporate claims has consistently led to victories for those he represents.

Jim Walden’s influence reaches beyond the courtroom, where his advocacy has produced lasting reforms and significant policy changes. He has advanced anti-bullying protections for students, secured safer housing conditions for public tenants, and helped pass groundbreaking legislation criminalizing doping fraud in sports. Through diligence, vision, and a commitment to fairness, Walden has left an indelible mark on both the legal profession and the lives of those he has defended.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Temple University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hamilton College
  BA with Cum Laude

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