Atty. William B Balke

Atty. William B Balke

William B Balke is a lawyer practicing hiring, performance management and termination, discrimination and harassment and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Detroit in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Detroit Detroit 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (313) 261-5940

Profile Summary

About William B Balke at a glance

William B Balke is a Shareholder based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Littler Mendelson P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of (1983). Educated at University of Detroit School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Detroit (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan Federal and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William B Balke is a lawyer practicing hiring, performance management and termination, discrimination and harassment and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Detroit in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • William practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

William B Balke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B Balke 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.

William B Balke is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Social Security Disability

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

William B Balke is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William B Balke is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William B Balke is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William B Balke

Where is William B Balke's law office located?
William B Balke's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Littler Mendelson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William B Balke handle?
William B Balke focuses on employment, ssd, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has William B Balke practiced law?
William B Balke has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did William B Balke go to law school?
William B Balke earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William B Balke for a consultation?
You can contact William B Balke 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 William B Balke received?
William B Balke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
University of Detroit
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1983

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