About Harry
Harry Malka built his legal foundation at Emory University School of Law, earning a J.D. in 1995. He moved into practice soon after and has spent the bulk of his career in construction-related matters across Georgia and Florida. Colleagues describe him as methodical and practical in how he approaches disputes and contracts. He balances courtroom work with advising contractors and developers on the paperwork that often decides a case long before it reaches a judge.
After law school Malka joined Malka & Trainor, P.C. in 1997. That early period was formative. He worked on case preparation, drafting pleadings and negotiating early settlements. Those years gave him front-line experience in construction litigation and contract disputes. He learned how construction cases can hinge on small details — scheduling, lien timing, or proof of delay — and he built a practice that paid attention to those specifics.
In 2004 he moved to the Leiby Construction Law Office, accelerating his role in more complex matters. Listed as associate and later partner, he handled a mix of claims: mechanic’s liens, payment disputes, bid protests and contractual indemnities. The portfolio at Leiby exposed him to larger commercial projects and to clients with national and regional reach. He also spent time coordinating experts and preparing technical reports that translated engineering issues into legal argument.
By 2009 Malka became a shareholder at Malka & Kravitz, P.A. The title reflected years of steady work on construction law issues and an increasing caseload of contested claims. He holds a Florida Bar certification in Construction Law, a credential that recognizes an attorney’s experience and knowledge in that area. He is licensed in both Georgia and Florida and has handled matters in state and federal courts in those jurisdictions. His practice has blended litigation and transactional work; he drafts contracts, represents clients in arbitration, and takes cases to trial when necessary.
Clients see him as direct and detail-oriented. He does not stray into broad rhetoric; he focuses on the documents and the evidence. Outside the courtroom he spends time reviewing contract language and advising on risk allocation before projects start. As of 2026 he maintains an active practice centered on construction law, representing contractors, owners and design professionals in both dispute resolution and contract matters.
