William Joseph Balena

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 35% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
    15 years, 300 cases
  • 30% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
    15 years, 950 cases
  • 25% DUI / DWI
    29 years, 2,000 cases
  • 10% Bankruptcy / Debt
    15 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (15 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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I am so glad you have come to see me on AVVO. I am a Ceveland area bankruptcy lawyer who handles both chapter 7 and chapter 7 cases for consumers just like you.... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“My Attorney for 10 Years”

Posted by: Carol, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: I have known Bill Balena for over 10 years, and he has proven to be a fantastic attorney. He has helped me with my bankruptcy case and has saved my... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


David Paul Miraldi

I endorse this lawyer. Bill Balena is a consummate professional. He is knowledgeable, straight-forward, and detailed. Bill and his staff have the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Miraldi , Lorain (OH), About 1 year ago
K. Hunter Goff

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: K. Goff , Orlando (Florida), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

34 years since William Joseph Balena was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Ohio Active 1978 05/22/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Attorney at Balena law Firm 1995–present
Partner at Petroff & Balena 1989–1995
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Ohio State Highway Patrol Accident Investigation Certificate 1983
Northwestern University School of Law Short Course for Prosecuting Attorneys 1981
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Past President Award Lorain County Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn 1992

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2009-present
Member Ohio State Bar Association, Banking, Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Committee 2000-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 104 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
17 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Foreclosure and Cleveland Chapter 13 Bankruptcy What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Foreclosure Law 2010
2009 OVI Law Changes Criminal Law Update 2009