Benjamin H. Ballard has practiced law in northern California since 1980. Educated at the University of California, first at Berkeley and then at Hastings College of the Law, Ben Ballard practiced for 16 years with Thacher, Albrecht and Ratcliff in San Francisco before starting his own practice in 1997.
He has received an AV Peer-Review rating through Martindale-Hubbell* (highest possible). Mr. Ballard divides his practice between civil litigation in state and federal courts and counseling involving a variety of commercial and personal matters. Reported cases include Kwan v. Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc., 23 Cal. App. 4th 174 (1994); and Levin Metals Corp. v. Parr-Richmond Terminal Corp., 860 F.2d 344 (9th Cir. 1988).
His areas of practice at the Ballard Law Office include contract disputes, commercial law and litigation, tort litigation, appeals, business counseling, and trust and probate disputes and litigation. Mr. Ballard represents a variety of corporate, small business, and individual clients as counsel for plaintiffs and defendants alike.
Ben Ballard is a seasoned advocate and counselor whose philosophy is to provide responsive, hands-on advice aimed at identifying and resolving problems before they occur, and aggressive but thoughtful representation if a dispute cannot be avoided.
Jeffrey F. Clark, of Counsel
Jeffrey F. Clark consults with the Ballard Law Office on projects relating to business formation, business transaction and real estate matters. Mr. Clark earned his J.D. M.B.A., and B.A. degrees from Harvard University and was admitted to practice in California in 1975. AV Peer-Review rated through Martindale-Hubbell.*
Bruce Laing, of Counsel
Bruce Laing consults with the Ballard Law Office on business litigation, family law and trust, probate and estate planning matters. Mr. Laing earned his J.D. degree from Hastings College of the Law in 1975.
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