Atty. Michael B. Ballato

Atty. Michael B. Ballato

President of the Henrico County Bar Association, 1988-1989; Executive Board of the Richmond Bar Association, 1994-1998; Chairman, Richmond Bar Young Lawyers Section, 1991-1992; Board member of the Richmond Police Memorial Foundation, 1986-present; Board member of the Henrico Police Foundation, 1997-. Graduate of Henrico County Division of Police Ninth Citizen's Academy, 1998; Chairman of Board, Central Virginia Food Bank, 1997-1998; Speakers Committee for the Consumer Credit Executives Association, 1991; Former Guest speaker, WRVA radios Saturday Morning Law Line show; Chairman of T.C.

Richmond Richmond 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael B. Ballato at a glance

Michael B. Ballato is an Attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Nguyen Ballato Law Firm. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, business, real estate, poa, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1980) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1980) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar: Virginia Creditors Bar Association Henrico County Bar Association Richmond Bar Association. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • President of the Henrico County Bar Association, 1988-1989
  • Executive Board of the Richmond Bar Association, 1994-1998
  • Chairman, Richmond Bar Young Lawyers Section, 1991-1992
  • Board member of the Richmond Police Memorial Foundation, 1986-present
  • Board member of the Henrico Police Foundation, 1997-
  • Graduate of Henrico County Division of Police Ninth Citizen's Academy, 1998
  • Chairman of Board, Central Virginia Food Bank, 1997-1998
  • Speakers Committee for the Consumer Credit Executives Association, 1991
  • Former Guest speaker, WRVA radios Saturday Morning Law Line show
  • Chairman of T.C
  • Williams Law School Annual Fund 1991-1995
  • Board Member, University of Virginia Student Aid Foundation, 1985-1993
  • Chairman, Richmond Chapter, University of Virginia Student Aid Foundation, 1991-1993
  • Community Advisory Board of WCVE public television 1989-1991
  • Curriculum Committee of Leadership Metro Richmond, 1991-1992
  • Co-chairman, Virginia Bar Association General Assembly Internship Project, 1991
  • Past Chair of the Virginia State Bars "Ask a Lawyer" project
  • Virginia CLE Lecturer, Enforcement of Liens and Judgments in Virginia, 1994, 1997
  • Virginia CLE Lecturer, Bridge-the-Gap Seminar/Civil Litigation, 1996
  • 1st Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 736, St. Michaels Church, Glen Allen, 2003-Present
  • Special Commissioner, Cardinal District, Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America 2007-Present
  • Richmond's Outstanding Young Citizen, 1984
  • Richmond Times Dispatch Community Service Award

Practice Areas Explained

Michael B. Ballato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Ballato handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Michael B. Ballato is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael B. Ballato is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael B. Ballato is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Power of Attorney

Michael B. Ballato is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Michael B. Ballato is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael B. Ballato

Where is Michael B. Ballato's law office located?
Michael B. Ballato's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Nguyen Ballato Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael B. Ballato handle?
Michael B. Ballato focuses on wills, business, real estate, poa, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael B. Ballato practiced law?
Michael B. Ballato has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Michael B. Ballato go to law school?
Michael B. Ballato earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Michael B. Ballato for a consultation?
You can contact Michael B. Ballato 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 Michael B. Ballato received?
Michael B. Ballato's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1980
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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