Atty. John J. Balitis

Atty. John J. Balitis

Mr. Balitis counsels private sector clients as well as government agencies, including the Arizona legislature, on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters.

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Profile Summary

About John J. Balitis at a glance

John J. Balitis is a employment, litigation, and adr attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Aprio Legal. Admitted to practice in Arizona, Arizona and Colorado, Colorado. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1987) and University of Virginia (—, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Balitis counsels private sector clients as well as government agencies, including the Arizona legislature, on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters
  • Over his 30 years of practice, he has represented clients in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S
  • Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Arizona Civil Rights Division, Arizona Industrial Commission, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security
  • Recognizing that some issues need to be resolved at the legislative level, Mr. Balitis has participated in drafting and testifying on Arizona employment-related legislation
  • In addition to the administrative and transactional aspects of his practice, Mr. Balitis litigates employment-related disputes in federal and state courts, where he has both bench and jury trial experience and has appeared and argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals
  • He has considerable experience prosecuting and defending employment claims in preliminary injunction proceedings and representing union employers in labor arbitrations involving disputes under collective bargaining agreements
  • Mr. Balitis also is experienced in training, investigating, writing, speaking, publishing, and interacting with the media on employment-related topics and developments
  • Mr. Balitis also serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association
  • He participates in proceedings in these capacities in Arizona and other jurisdictions

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Balitis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Balitis 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.

John J. Balitis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arizona →

Civil Litigation

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

John J. Balitis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John J. Balitis is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. Balitis

Where is John J. Balitis's law office located?
John J. Balitis's law practice is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm is Aprio Legal. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Balitis handle?
John J. Balitis focuses on employment, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
Where did John J. Balitis go to law school?
John J. Balitis earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (—, 1987).
How can I contact John J. Balitis for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Balitis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John J. Balitis received?
John J. Balitis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1987
University of Virginia
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor 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 — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated™ (the highest rating available), by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elected, Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in “Top 100 Lawyers for 2021,” AZ Big Media (2021)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Southwest Super Lawyers in the category of:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment and Labor (2013 - 2021)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listen in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Az Business Leaders
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in the category of:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment & Labor Relations (2020 - 2022)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Leading Lawyers for Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor & Employment Law - Arizona - Band 3 (2019 - 2021)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor & Employment Law - Arizona - Band 4 (2015 - 2018)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in 20 People to Know in the Law,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Phoenix Business Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2016)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in Best Arizona Attorneys (2012)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Arizona, Arizona
Colorado, Colorado

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