Walter Ketcham, Jr.
About Walter Ketcham, Jr.
Walter Ketcham, Jr. is a lawyer based in Orlando, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Walter Ketcham, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Orlando, Florida
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Fisher Rushmer PA
Education: Stetson University, J.D., graduated 1973
Location: Orlando, FL
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