Kovalsky & Associates was founded by its principal Robert M. Kovalsky in 1992. Mr. Kovalsky was licensed as a California attorney in 1986 and as a California real estate broker in 1993. Mr. Kovalsky received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California at San Diego in 1981 and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego in 1986.

Mr. Kovalsky has extensive experience in both real estate and business transactional and litigation matters. He has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and judgments on behalf of his clients, and successfully defended clients in complex litigation as well. His background in litigation gives him an important practical perspective in transactional matters. His areas of specialty include structuring of acquisition and financing transactions, financial analysis and risk assessment, arbitration and mediation of complex transactions and financial issues, as well as real estate and business consultation and analysis.

Mr. Kovalsky has also served as a Judge Pro Tem in small claims court since 1996, has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Superior Court of the State of California, San Diego North County Branch Business Settlement Panel since 2003, and has served as a Presiding Fee Arbitrator for the Northern San Diego County Bar Association fee dispute program since 1998. In 2005, Mr. Kovalsky qualified as an expert witness in Superior Court litigation, and continues to work as an expert witness in the areas of mortgage lending, real estate professional standards of care, and professional responsibility. 

Mr. Kovalsky is also owner and managing broker of Kingside Castle, Inc., a realty, investment and brokerage firm founded in 1991.