Atty. Reed Addison Ballis

Atty. Reed Addison Ballis

Mr. Reed Addison Ballis is a lawyer practicing business, oil & gas, commercial real estate and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (281) 768-4043 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Reed Addison Ballis at a glance

Reed Addison Ballis is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Shanks & Associates, PLLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (2005). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 2004) and Rice University (B.A., 2002). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Reed Addison Ballis is a lawyer practicing business, oil & gas, commercial real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Reed received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Reed practices at Shanks & Associates, PLLC in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Reed Addison Ballis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Reed Addison Ballis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Reed Addison Ballis

Where is Reed Addison Ballis's law office located?
Reed Addison Ballis's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Shanks & Associates, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Reed Addison Ballis handle?
Reed Addison Ballis focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Reed Addison Ballis practiced law?
Reed Addison Ballis has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Reed Addison Ballis go to law school?
Reed Addison Ballis earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Reed Addison Ballis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 2004
B.A.
Rice University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2005

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