Media Coverage
Adult Industry Lawyers from Walters Law Group are often tapped by mainstream media outlets to represent the ongoing legal perspectives of the adult entertainment industry. Whether it is a new sex law in debate in a local town or the passing of federal law impacting communications, we feel it is important to speak publicly about the impacts these changes make to the adult industry and free speech in general. A few of highlights of our media coverage are listed below.
“Lawrence Walters…knows his censorship issues.” Joystiq (March 27, 2009)
“First Amendment attorney extraordinaire…” The Magical Buffet (11/2008).
“…an industry attorney who understands [Section] 2257…” Mike South (Dec. 18, 2013)
“Industry attorney Lawrence Walters has released Quick2257, a new iOS app that simplifies the process of generating and transmitting performer records required by 18 U.S.C. § 2257 using an iPad or iPhone.” Xbiz.com (Dec. 12, 2013).
“A lawyer well-known among…website owners and First Amendment advocates..” D. Willhoit, Lawyer Has Experience With Obscenity Cases, Lakeland Ledger (Nov. 25, 2005).
“First Amendment expert…[and] pioneer in adult copyright policing.” Washington Internet Journal, V. 9, No. 52 (March 17, 2008).
“[F]irst amendment lawyer Lawrence Walters, … a powerhouse in that field.” ModelMayhem.com (June 8, 2011)
“Internet expert…” AEE Legal Panel Hits All Industry Need-To-Know Buttons, AVN.com
“An ace in censorship law…” News of the World, Edinbugh, Scotland (August 19, 2001)
[From an article on the legality of voyeur Web sites.]
“Larry Walters is not one to back down from a fight – especially when the First Amendment is at stake.”
— FSU Law Magazine, Alumni Focus (Fall, 2006) —
“Lawrence Walters, a nationally-known First Amendment attorney…” — C. Deitch, Pittsburg City Paper (5/10/2007)
“Endlessly energetic First Amendment Attorney…you probably couldn’t do better than Walters (should you find yourself in court)” R.Gray, AVN Online, Get Walters (August, 2002)
“Larry Walters, one of the most gregarious and ubiquitious First Amendment attorneys in the biz.” Ynot News, First Amendment Focus (Jan. 17, 2002)
“Firmly rooted in the Free Speech camp, and a long track record in First Amendment law.” Rock Out Censorship, www.theroc.org
“Larry Walters has undertaken unpopular cases to defend the right to free speech and expression. He also persuaded the Florida Bar to create a permanent committee on First Amendment Law.” Joseph Ditzler, The Daytona Beach News Journal (Feb. 16, 1997).
“A champion of First Amendment rights.” TheMaleBox.com
“Larry Walters…specializes in obscenity and Internet law and has a longtime devotion in First Amendment issues.” T. Hymes & K. Brewer, “Another Turn of the Screw” AVN Online (Oct. 10, 2002).
“One of the most prominent adult industry specialists…” M. Kerns, AEE Seminar Tackles Legal Questions, AVN.com
“Veteran First Amendment Attorney, Lawrence G. Walters…long familiar for representing adult entertainment and other clients in First Amendment-sensitive cases.“ C. Farrar, AVN.com, Walters Receives ASACP Service Recognition Award (January, 2005)
“Lawrence Walters, a longtime attorney specializing in Internet and gambling law…“ iGamingNews.com, August 11, 2004.
“A bright and well-respected First Amendment attorney, and one of the primary individuals defending the adult entertainment business.” Conner Young, Editor-in-Chief of www.theadultwebmaster.com (February 14, 2002.)
“Larry Walters is a First Amendment attorney, and one of the elite handful of lawyers who defend those in the adult entertainment business.” – Gracie, adult.Backwash.com
Read about Mr. Walters Free Speech battles in the BannedMagazine.com
Lawrence G. Walters – Named in XBiz’s Top 100 Adult Industry Newsmakers of 2006
Lakeland Ledger profiles Lawrence Walters in Chris Wilson case