Atty. David Thomas Ballard

Atty. David Thomas Ballard

David Thomas Ballard is a lawyer practicing advertising & marketing, appeals, environmental and 16 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About David Thomas Ballard at a glance

David Thomas Ballard is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, personal injury, business, and ip. Educated at Chicago-Kent (J.D., 2001) and Ohio University (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Thomas Ballard is a lawyer practicing advertising & marketing, appeals, environmental and 16 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • David practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Thomas Ballard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Thomas Ballard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trusts

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Personal Injury

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.

David Thomas Ballard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Thomas Ballard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Thomas Ballard is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Thomas Ballard

Where is David Thomas Ballard's law office located?
David Thomas Ballard's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Thomas Ballard handle?
David Thomas Ballard focuses on contracts, trusts, personal injury, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Thomas Ballard practiced law?
David Thomas Ballard has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David Thomas Ballard go to law school?
David Thomas Ballard earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact David Thomas Ballard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent
- 2001
B.A.
Ohio University
- 1998

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