Donna Marie Ballman

Donna Marie Ballman

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 39 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

5001 South University Drive, Suite G, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Donna M. Ballman, P.A.

5001 South University Drive, Suite G, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33328-3844

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Donna Marie Ballman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful for the guidance and strong representation of Donna Ballman

Donna and her staff gave me personal attention and helped me through the process, giving sound council and very timely follow-through. I was assisted as much and in-depth as needed to ensure I provided her with the details she needed to represent me fully. She was instrumental in seeking mediation - ...and critically, with the right mediator, and handled the case with the care and strength it was/I was due. I highly recommend Donna Ballman!

Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2014

The right attorney can take much of the worry out of any case-found here in Donna Ballman!

Donna and her staff were superb. I felt guided appropriately, treated respectfully, followed-up with timely, and that my case was managed with genuine care and great efficiency. What more could one really ask for? Any questions I had just needed to be asked, but they were so informative up-front, th...at it felt like I was able to do what I desperately wanted to do - let someone handle all of the ins and outs without my constant oversight. This removed much of the general worry which was with me prior to choosing her representation. It was a relief to quickly realize that I no longer had to be concerned about how to move forward, I just had to focus on providing what she needed from me to do her job. Whatever the outcome, I knew that I had found the right attorney for me.

Posted by Betty | July 28, 2013

Best Employment Lawyer

As my lawyer, she really fought for me to get justice. I was not a dollar sign but a real client.

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Donna Marie Ballman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Maloney

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ballman's writings on employment law are always first rate. I am an employment lawyer myself, and I learn something every time I read something she has written."

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Richard Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna is among the leading employee-side labor & employment law practitioners not just in Florida and the southeast, but nationally. Her knowledge in the field is encyclopedic. But it is not just theoretical or academic. Donna knows how to make the law work for her clients. she has been a mentor for younger lawyers, an inspiration for her peers and a lifesaver for her clients."

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Veronica Semino

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Ballman is an exceptional attorney and has established herself as an authority on employment/labor law matters. She is simply the best and is an incredible asset to the legal community."

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Orion Callison

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Donna is an extraordinary attorney and an authority in her practice areas. She is a very valuable asset to the profession."

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Frank Shooster

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna is the most knowledgeable attorney I know on the subject of non-compete agreements in Florida."

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Michael Massey

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Top South Florida Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide

2007

Leading 500 Plaintiff's Attorneys, Lawdragon

2000

Leading Florida Attorney, American Research Corporation

1995

Woman of Distinction, Grand Jury Association of Florida

1995

Community Service Award, People United to Lead the Struggle for Equality

1990

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

President, Donna M. Ballman, P.A.

Associations

1993 - Present

American Arbitration Association

Employment Panel and Commercial Panel Arbitrator and Mediator

1994 - 1995

Dade County Bar Association

Chair, Subcommittee on Host Services

1993 - 1996

The Florida Bar

Judicial Evaluation Committee

1992 - 1995

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Dade Chapter)

Board Member

1992 - 2008

Grand Jury Association of Florida

Board Member

Education

1986

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Wellesley College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Continuing Accounting Education (CPE)

Employment Agreements

2007

New Florida employment laws and cases

New Florida employment laws and cases

2007

Labor and Employment Law Roundtable

Severance and Non-Compete Agreements

2007

Employment Law Update

Negotiating Non-Compete Agreements and Severance Agreements

2004

Employment Law Update

Employment Law Update

2003

Family and Medical Leave

Family and Medical Leave

2003

Continuing Accounting Education (CPE)

Employment Law Overview

2002

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Violence

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Violence

1999

Family and Medical Leave Act in Florida

Family and Medical Leave Act in Florida

1998

Executive Session, Sunshine Law/Public Records Law

Executive Session, Sunshine Law/Public Records Law

1997

Florida Bar Annual Conference

Vogue Topics in Employment Law

Publications

2008

The Miami Herald Suit says service cost vet his job

2008

Law Office Administrator Layoff legal safety: pay a severance, negotiate, and beware references

2008

Daily Business Review Family issues limiting employees in workplace

2008

Wall Street Journal Crossing the line

2008

Daily Business Review Labor Law is a Double-edged Axe

2008

2008

South Florida Business Leader 2008 Impact Law Leaders - Donna M. Ballman, P.A.: Standing up for wronged employees

2008

Wall Street Journal Where'd My Job Go?

2007

Miami Herald Bring Kids Get Fired

2007

Sun-Sentinel A Tender Gets Her Bridge Back

1991

Barrister Magazine Are You Ready To Go Solo?

N/A

University of Miami Law Review AFSCME v. Washington casenote (co-author)

N/A

Miami Daily Business Review New Guidelines on Hiring Under Disability Act

N/A

Full Disclosure: Do You Really Want to Be a Lawyer, ABA Young Lawyers Flying Solo

N/A

Broward Review Don't Fear Lawsuits, But Prepare for the Worst

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Florida Bar Journal Political Campaign Contributions, Foreign Nationals in Florida Elections

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