Malamut & Associates brought on James K. Grace, who joins the firm from his solo general practice firm, James K. Grace, P.C. He will focus on local government matters and will be based in the firm’s Cherry Hill office.

For over 20 years, Grace has been representing municipalities and authorities as solicitor and labor counsel, according to the announcement. He has represented public entities in many counties, including Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland counties. Grace is an experienced litigator with additional experience in the areas of civil and criminal litigation; wills, trusts, and probate; and real estate acquisition and development.