Atty. Laurette A. Balinsky

Atty. Laurette A. Balinsky

About Laurette A. Balinsky View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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About Laurette A. Balinsky at a glance

Laurette A. Balinsky is a Senior Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida United States District Cou (2008). Educated at Florida A&M University College of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Central Florida (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar (Young Lawyers Division) Orange County Bar Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Laurette A. Balinsky got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Laurette A. Balinsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurette A. Balinsky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Laurette A. Balinsky is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Laurette A. Balinsky is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

Laurette A. Balinsky is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

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.

Laurette A. Balinsky is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Laurette A. Balinsky is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laurette A. Balinsky

Where is Laurette A. Balinsky's law office located?
Laurette A. Balinsky's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurette A. Balinsky handle?
Laurette A. Balinsky focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Laurette A. Balinsky practiced law?
Laurette A. Balinsky has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Laurette A. Balinsky go to law school?
Laurette A. Balinsky earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Laurette A. Balinsky for a consultation?
You can contact Laurette A. Balinsky 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 Laurette A. Balinsky received?
Laurette A. Balinsky's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida A&M University College of Law
- 2007
B.A.
University of Central Florida
- 2003

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida United States District Cou
Admitted: 2008

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