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William Joseph Balena

Also known as Bill Balena, William Balena
William Joseph Balena

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 11

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (45 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Balena Law Firm
    30400 Detroit Road
    Suite 106
    Westlake, OH 44145
    Office: 888-633-5426
    Mobile: 440-941-2407
    Fax: 866-936-6113
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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 13 cases for consumers just like... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“My Attorney for 10 Years”

Posted by: Carol, about 3 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

22 endorsements


Rula Raphael Raphael

Bill is great attorney with many years of experience. I strongly endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Rula Raphael , Westlake (OH), 2 months ago
William Paul Slough

I know Bill though the NACBA listserv. He is an excellent attorney who stays actively involved in the latest consumer issues affecting his clients.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Slough , Gaylord (MI), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Ohio Active 1978 04/13/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
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 11
Answers: 160 Legal Answers
7 Best Answers - chosen by asker
34 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
25 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Own Your Name In The Online World Legal Times of the Lorain County Bar Assn. 2012
Untether With Dropbox Legal Times of the Lorain County Bar Association 2012

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