Atty. Dan Ballard
Mr. Dan Ballard is a lawyer practicing medical-legal environment, health care, litigation and 1 other area of law.
Health Care & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 43+ Years Experience
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About Dan Ballard at a Glance
Dan Ballard is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Ballard Simmons, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1983). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan Ballard
- Mr. Dan Ballard is a lawyer practicing medical-legal environment, health care, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Dan received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Dan practices at Ballard Simmons, LLP in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Dan Ballard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan Ballard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Personal Injury in Austin
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Dan Ballard is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Austin
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Dan Ballard is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Environmental Law in Austin
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Dan Ballard is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Health Care Law in Austin
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Dan Ballard is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Dan Ballard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dan Ballard's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, environmental, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan Ballard brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and environmental, Dan Ballard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Dan Ballard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Dan Ballard Handles in Austin
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Dan Ballard has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Dan Ballard directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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