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.
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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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- 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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Michael B. Ballato is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →
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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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