Nivine K. Zakhari

Nivine K. Zakhari

Nivine K. Zakhari

nivine@zakhari.com
(813) 358-4600
(866) 517-7912
3001 N Rocky Point Dr E
Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607
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Nivine K. Zakhari is the founder and managing attorney at Zakhari PLLC. Her diverse experience and training across law, technology, government, and theology make her an exceptional advocate able to leverage a multidisciplinary approach to crafting effective solutions for complex client needs.

Title

  • “Teasing, Bullying, or Harassment? Workplace Behavior That’s No Joke,” The Florida Bar Legal Survival Guide, July 24, 2025, at https://www.legalsurvivalguide.org/blogs/teasing-bullying-or-harassment-workplace-behavior-thats-no-joke/
  • “VA accreditation: Knowing when you need it,” 30 The Elder Law Advocate, no. 2, at 7 (2023)
  • “Remand Not Immediately Appealable if No Clear and Final Legal Decision,” 1 Veterans Law Journal at 15-16 (2023)
  • “Count MENA: Clarifying the Impact of U.S. Hate Crimes on the Middle Eastern & North African Community,” Johns Hopkins University JScholarship, available at http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/66668 (2021)
  • “Is the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 a Misnomer? The Impact on Class Action Waivers in Consumer ADR Clauses,” 5 J. Am. Arb. 97 (2006)
  • Online Editor & Staff Member, Houston Journal of International Law, 2004-2006

Publications

  • “Teasing, Bullying, or Harassment? Workplace Behavior That’s No Joke,” The Florida Bar Legal Survival Guide, July 24, 2025, at https://www.legalsurvivalguide.org/blogs/teasing-bullying-or-harassment-workplace-behavior-thats-no-joke/
  • “VA accreditation: Knowing when you need it,” 30 The Elder Law Advocate, no. 2, at 7 (2023)
  • “Remand Not Immediately Appealable if No Clear and Final Legal Decision,” 1 Veterans Law Journal at 15-16 (2023)
  • “Count MENA: Clarifying the Impact of U.S. Hate Crimes on the Middle Eastern & North African Community,” Johns Hopkins University JScholarship, available at http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/66668 (2021)
  • “Is the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 a Misnomer? The Impact on Class Action Waivers in Consumer ADR Clauses,” 5 J. Am. Arb. 97 (2006)
  • Online Editor & Staff Member, Houston Journal of International Law, 2004-2006

Education

  • LL.M., with Distinction, Elder Law, Stetson University College of Law, 2025
  • M.S., High Distinction, Government Analytics, concentrating in Political Behavior and Policy Analysis, and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Intelligence, Johns Hopkins University, 2021
  • Master of Theological Studies, concentrating in Christian Theology, Regent University School of Divinity, 2017
  • J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 2006
    • Judicial Intern, Texas First Court of Appeals, Spring 2006
    • Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Fall 2005
    • Judicial Intern, Texas 164th Civil District Court, Summer 2005
  • Master of Industrial Engineering, concentrating in Engineering Management, University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, 1996
  • B.S., cum laude, with University Honors and Honors in Industrial Engineering, University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering & Honors College, 1995

Admitted to Practice

  • 2022, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • 2022, U.S. Court of Appeals, Veterans Claims
  • 2021, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit #728624665
  • 2021, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida #48825
  • 2008, Florida State Courts #48825
  • 2006, Texas State Courts #24052028

Honors and Awards

  • Best Capstone in Data Analytics and Policy
    • Johns Hopkins University Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, 2022
  • State Bar of Texas Legal Professionalism Award
    • Law Student Division, 2006
  • American Bar Association Outstanding Liaison Award (National)
    • Law Student Division, 2006
  • Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, Life Member
    • Hutcheson Inn, 2006
  • American Bar Association James B. Boskey Alternative Dispute Resolution Writing Competition (National)
    • First Place, 2005
  • University of Houston Stella L. Ehrhardt Memorial Fellow
    • Cullen College of Engineering, 1995-1996
  • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
    • Texas Epsilon, 1995
  • Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society
    • University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering
  • National Merit Scholar®
    • Florida Finalist, 1990

Activities and Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association, Sustaining Member
  • Federal Circuit Bar Association
  • Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • National Association of Women Lawyers
  • The Florida Bar
  • State Bar of Texas

Born

  • 1973, Kansas City, Missouri