Atty. James Michael Balog
James Michael Balog is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, criminal. James received a B.S. degree from Frostburg State College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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James Michael Balog is a personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp attorney based in Hagerstown, Maryland. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1987). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1987) and Frostburg State College (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Hagerstown, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Balog is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, criminal
- James received a B.S. degree from Frostburg State College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- James practices in Hagerstown, MD
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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.
James Michael Balog is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Michael Balog is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Michael Balog is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maryland →
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hagerstown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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