A former assistant United States attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Walter’s litigation practice includes business and commercial lawsuits and representation of corporations and individuals in complex federal and state investigations and cases, as well as related civil and regulatory matters.

In April 2010, Walter received the William J. Kenealy Alumnus of the Year Award at Boston College Law School’s Law Day celebration.

In March 2013, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) appointed Walter to an advisory committee on judicial nominations to “solicit, interview, and comment on applications for federal district court vacancies in Springfield and Boston.”

In October 2013, Walter received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from University of Massachusetts Boston.

Walter joins a short list of award winners that include Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and former Massachusetts Senate President Robert E. Travaglini.