Shelley B. Ballard

Shelley B. Ballard
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($250-$300/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Endorsements

2 endorsements


Sara R. Howard

Shelley is a well respected adoption attorney; she is knowledgeble and a fierce advocate for her clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Sara Howard , Chicago (IL), Over 1 year ago
Steven M. Kirsh

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Shelley for years. She is smart, thorough, and personable -- all very good qualities for an adoption... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Kirsh , Indianapolis (IN), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

25 years since Shelley B. Ballard was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active 1987 03/06/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Ballard Desai & Miller 2010–present
Partner at Ballard Desai Bush-Joseph & Horwich 2002–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northwestern University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1987
Vanderbilt University Engineering Science BS - Bachelor of Science 1979

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board President On Your Feet Foundation 2003-present
Fellow American Academy of Adoption Attorneys 1990-present

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Illinois Adoption Law Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2006