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Paul Cipriano Balassa
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Biography
Paul C. Balassa is a Member and Manager of The Law Office of Paul C. Balassa, LLC. His practice encompasses an array of individuals and business entities across the mid-Atlantic region.
Before opening his own practice, Mr. Balassa served as Special Counsel for a national franchisor as well as Staff Attorney for a premier provider of comprehensive staffing solutions. Paul is also a former Captain in the U.S. Army and a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. He and his family live in Severn, Maryland and he is an active member of Annapolis Lodge No. 89 A.F.&A.M.
Paul's areas of practice include:
- all stages of the contract life-cycle for individuals, small businesses, and franchisees;
- business counseling (e.g. choosing the right entity and managing it in an appropriate manner);
- commercial collections;
- business litigation (including disputes regarding non-compete agreements);
- alternative dispute resolution; and
- criminal defense.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 17 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Paul C. Balas
2138 Priest Bridge Ct Ste 1, Crofton, MD, 21114-2463
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Military Law
Posted by Mark S. of Baltimore | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
An Extraordinary Attorney of Utmost Character
Paul is the most professional, well-spoken, caring, honest, energetic attorney I have ever known. I hired Paul for a misdemeanor offense in Baltimore City, and he helped me get the most lenient outcome I could expect. He understood all of the ramifications this criminal offense had to my Top Secret S...
Paul Cipriano Balassa's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer.Paul is an outstanding young man, a careful, intelligent and efficient lawyer, an imaginative advocate,and a pleasure to work with. He is a particularly honorable man and I endorse him unreservedly."
"Paul and I worked together on a landlord/tenant issue which was heavily dependent on Maryland code interpretation and contract enforcement. Paul was "switched on" from the very beginning. As soon as he agreed to take the case, I received almost daily phone calls, not just emails but actual phone calls, from Paul himself regarding the progress he had made on the case. Never once did I feel in the dark and I was certain that Paul understood the facts at issue, the case law, and the applicable statutes. His preparation paid off in court as he confidently articulated our position and why the court should ultimately side with our purpose. I happily endorse Paul Balassa in any area of law he chooses to practice. From my experience, his clients are lucky to have him on their side."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart and handles clients the way every good attorney should. He knows his limitations and does an excellent job writing pleadings and briefs and arguments to the court. He is well respected by hiss peers and his client's return to him for repeat work on different matters. I have been practicing law for 44 years and I wish I handled cases and clients the way Paul does when I was younger. He is a "go-getter" keeps his client informed and knows his stuff and his limitations. If I needed an attorney or co-counsel I would choose Paul without any question or reservations."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Without reservation, I strongly endorse Paul Balassa as a lawyer. Mr. Balassa provided me with invaluable assistance, insight and detailed knowledge of Maryland law that served as a primary factor in the positive result for our client. When legal issues and matters arise in Maryland, my first call is always to Paul Balassa."
"Paul is an outstanding attorney. Resourceful, thoughtful, and knowledgeable of the law. I highly recommend him to handle your legal matters."
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Experience
Honors
2014
2014 Top Contributor, Avvo
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Member, The Law Office of Paul C. Balassa, LLC
2008 - 2009
Special Counsel, ATL International, Inc.
2008 - 2009
Staff Attorney, Tech USA, LLC
2006 - 2008
Rule 16 Student Attorney - Community Development Clinic, Universtiy of Baltimore
2004 - 2008
Law Clerk, Tech Usa, Inc.
Associations
2010 - 2012
National Association of Shrink Wrapping ProfessionalsCounsel
2009 - 2013
Fishburne Military School Board of VisitorsFounding Member
2008 - 2014
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2014
Bar Association of Baltimore CityMember
2008 - 2014
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Colabucci et al. v. Cassidy et al.
3-day Jury trial - Gave clients their day in court
Dissolution of Business Partnership
Favorable without litigation
Education
2008
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Virginia Military Institute
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Nuts and Bolts of Consumer Bankruptcy: Fundamentals of Chapter 7
Participant - Bankruptcy Seminar
2014
Maryland Civics and Law Academy: The Law and You
Law and Justice
2012
Representing Non-Profit Organizations
Participant - Non-Profit Seminar
2008
Cutting Edge Negotiation Strategies for Lawyers
Participant - Negotiation Seminar
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I plan to sue my mortgage broker for negligence. Do I have a case?
27 Jan 2015
Q&A
I was emailed an auto price quote, does dealer have to honor it if it is low?
19 May 2014
Q&A
I am selling my home myself. Should I hire a title company or an individual attorney?
19 May 2014