Atty. Gregory D. Ballew

Atty. Gregory D. Ballew

Greg Ballew is a partner in the Kansas City office. Greg has successfully defended employers in state and federal court litigation throughout the United States, obtaining summary judgment, judgment and arbitration awards for employers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

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Profile Summary

About Gregory D. Ballew at a glance

Gregory D. Ballew is a employment and litigation attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Greg Ballew is a partner in the Kansas City office
  • Greg has successfully defended employers in state and federal court litigation throughout the United States, obtaining summary judgment, judgment and arbitration awards for employers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee
  • Greg also regularly assists employers who have received charges of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and similar state agencies and counsels employers regarding discipline/termination issues and compliance with employment laws, including wage and hour laws
  • Since 1999, Greg has served as a contributing editor for the American Bar Association (ABA) legal treatise The Developing Labor Law
  • Greg is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Greg has been named a Kansas/Missouri Super Lawyer

Practice Areas Explained

Gregory D. Ballew's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory D. Ballew handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gregory D. Ballew

Where is Gregory D. Ballew's law office located?
Gregory D. Ballew's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Fisher Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory D. Ballew handle?
Gregory D. Ballew focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
Where did Gregory D. Ballew go to law school?
Gregory D. Ballew earned their education at (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact Gregory D. Ballew for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gregory D. Ballew received?
Gregory D. Ballew's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1997

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026

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