Atty. Steven Balken

Atty. Steven Balken

Steven Balken is a lawyer practicing appellate, disability access, employment law and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Touro College in 2018, and has been licensed for 3 years.

New York New York 3 yrs experience 3 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Balken at a glance

Steven Balken is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at FordHarrison LLP. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, wage & hour, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern (2023). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2022) and Touro College (B.A., 2018). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven Balken is a lawyer practicing appellate, disability access, employment law and 2 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Touro College in 2018, and has been licensed for 3 years
  • Steven practices at FordHarrison LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Balken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Balken 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.

Steven Balken is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Steven Balken is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Steven Balken is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Steven Balken is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Balken

Where is Steven Balken's law office located?
Steven Balken's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is FordHarrison LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Balken handle?
Steven Balken focuses on employment, ssd, wage & hour, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Steven Balken practiced law?
Steven Balken has 3+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2023.
Where did Steven Balken go to law school?
Steven Balken earned their education at (J.D., 2022); (B.A., 2018).
How can I contact Steven Balken for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 2022
B.A.
Touro College
- 2018

Bar Admissions

New York New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern
Admitted: 2023

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