110 East Broward Blvd.
Suite 2000
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301
TEL: 786-693-2369
jwalker@zellelaw.com
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Practice Areas
Bar and Court Admissions
- State Courts: Florida, District of Columbia
- United States District Courts: Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida
Education
- Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law, 2018
- Florida Atlantic University, 2013
Jacarri Walker
Jacarri Walker is a senior associate in Zelle’s Ft. Lauderdale office, where he focuses his practice on insurance coverage and first-party defense. He represents admitted and surplus lines insurance carriers throughout the state of Florida, providing advice to clients in first-party matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Jacarri served as a senior associate at a large, national insurance defense firm, where he assisted in the development of efficient and proactive legal strategy while litigating cases across Florida. Jacarri also served as an assistant state attorney for the 11th judicial circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, where he prosecuted a wide range of criminal offenses consisting of misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, and first, second, and third-degree felony offenses.
Jacarri’s background as an insurance defense litigator and former prosecutor allows him to provide targeted advice to clients from an economic and strategic perspective in Florida’s ever-evolving litigation environment. He is a member of the Young Lawyer’s Division of the Florida Bar and the American Bar Association.
Jacarri obtained his juris doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law. In law school, Jacarri served as the president of the NSU Trial Association and a member of Moot Court Society’s general board. Jacarri is a Schlesinger Trial Advocacy Scholarship recipient and a member of the Order of Barristers.
Representative Matters
In a first-party breach of contract action brought by Plaintiff in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, an international insurance carrier was granted a motion for summary judgment resulting in dismissal of Plaintiff’s $17M claim.
In an action for breach of insurance contract arising out of property damage allegedly caused by Hurricane Irma, a motion to dismiss was granted in favor of international insurance carrier upon finding Plaintiff failed to bring suit against the carrier within Florida’s 5-year statute of limitation.
Articles & Presentations
"Florida Property Insurance Statutory Reform – FL SB 2-A", co-author of presentation.
"Effective Collaboration Between Building Consultants & Counsel" co-presenter.
"The Status of U.S. Insurance Litigation", February 2025, Lloyd’s, presenter.
"Effective Collaboration between Building Consultants & Counsel", January 2025, presenter.
"Statutory Changes to & Impact of Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss", January 2024, presenter.
"Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss", co-presenter.
Professional Affiliations
- Young Lawyers Division, American Bar Association
Community Service
- Tutor and bar exam grader for Themis Bar Review. Assesses practice essays and performance tests, providing constructive feedback to help students refine their writing, improve their analytical skills, and enhance their understanding of key legal principles.
Noteworthy
Selected as a 2024 Florida "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, 2024
