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3.9 /5.0
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Paulette Francine Balin
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Biography
Paulette F. Balin is the Principal Attorney at Balin Law, LLC, an Ohio Social Security Disability law firm, founded in 1980. Attorney Balin solely focuses on Social Security Disability. She has broad experience and success in handling Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases.
Paulette is admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ohio and Florida Supreme Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio and has practiced at all administrative and Federal Court levels.
Balin Law handles disability cases including, but not limited to, the following impairments: arthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, sciatica, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, COPD, emphysema, MS, kidney disease, cancer, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, interstitial cystitis, scleroderma, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), fatigue, seizures, migraine headaches, neuropathy, liver disease, lupus, insomnia, chronic pain syndrome (CRPS), schizophrenia, pressure induced urticaria, traumatic brain injury (TBI), ADHD, autism, Lyme disease, peripheral neuropathy, HIV, ankylosing spondylitis, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, hemophilia, obesity, necrotizing fasciitis, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, trigeminal neuralgia, and more.
Paulette is a frequent speaker on disability law and appears at many Multiple Sclerosis (MS), HIV, and Fibromyalgia support groups and conferences. She is also a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, and a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR).
We treat each client with respect and compassion. When we commit to a client's meritorious case, we carefully and tirelessly develop the administrative record. The process of filing for disability can be daunting and frustrating, so we will actually file the SSD application online for our clients. We will pursue the disability claim at the initial, reconsideration, and hearing levels as well as at the Appeals Council. We are one of the few firms which will litigate disability cases in Federal District Court where we have had a 75% win-rate.
We stay in constant communication with the client. We provide solutions to disability-related problems that may come up in the disability process including referrals to facilities that can assist with securing housing and medical care. For example, if a claimant is facing foreclosure, we can submit a "dire need" request to have the court expidite the case.
There is nothing better than wisdom borne of experience. Paulette has truly been in the trenches for over 40 years practicing disability law. While every case is different, most standard problems have been addressed at some point in her career and she can bring a unique perspective. The combination of experience, compassion, and diligence allows Paulette and her firm of ace lawyers to be equipped to handle even the most difficult cases and bring home a win for our clients.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Appeals
33%
Life Insurance
33%
Social Security & Disability
33%
48 years
Other
1%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
Awards
2017
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 45 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 47 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
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Paulette Francine Balin's Reviews
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Posted by Kevin | February 9, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
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Saved my life
OMG Attorney Paulette Ballin is truly an angel, she took the time to hear my particular problem and made me feel so much better. If you need an Attorney that will go far and beyond for you this is the one to get.
Paulette Balin
Replied last February 14, 2022Kevin, Thank you so much. That means a great deal to me. I am delighted that I had the opportunity to work with you and to make such a positive impact on your life. It's the reason I chose this field. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions later on, and thank you again for the kind words. Sincerely, Paulette
Posted by Gary | August 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Disability Case
My disability case was won the beginning of 2018. I am very pleased with the results! I highly recommend Balin Law to always work the hardest they can to win your case.
Posted by Joann | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Disability claim
My experience with Paulette was extremely positive. I was impressed with her professional and understanding demeanor. She explained the process, handled all ensuing issues and was thoroughly prepared for the court appearance which was a fully favorable decision. I recommend her highly.
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Disability Claim
Having been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, my internal medicine doctor suggested I file for SSDI and recommended attorney Paulette Balin. She sat in on my free consultation and outlined the process. She explained it could be lengthy, and most people are denied in the first round. After fill...
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
taking case at application stage was a huge relief during stressful time
I hired this firm for my ssdi .I was so grateful for a lawyer to take my case at application stage. I was not able to do it on my own . They handled everything gather info and doctors documents all I had to do was let them know when I had been to the doctor so they could collect my papers .I just fil...
Paulette Balin
Replied last February 13, 2018Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your positive review of Balin Law. We are with our clients every step of the way whether it's the initial application for disability benefits or taking a case to Federal Court. We are so thrilled you had a great experience with Balin Law.
Paulette Francine Balin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Paulette has been practicing law for nearly 40 years and has become a titan in the Social Security disability field. She took me in as a young associate 12 years ago and as my greatest mentor, I continue to benefit daily from her overflowing fountain of wisdom. She is so well-versed in the law that sometimes it seems as though she wrote it herself. She is a relentless advocate for the disabled and will leave no stone unturned. She is able to flawlessly and concisely present a case in both the courtroom and in her brief writing. She is highly respected by the federal judiciary, attorneys, and most importantly, her clients. She truly cares about the well-being of her clients and she is definitely someone you want fighting for you. There is no other disability attorney in the country that I would recommend more highly than Attorney Balin."
Svetlana Schreiber
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms Balin is a consummate professional in social security law because she is able to use her skills, intelligence and solid knowledge of medicine to advocate and win big awards for her social security clients and irrevocably change their lives for the better. Paulette wins her cases, no matter how tough."
"I have known Paulette Balin for over 37 years when we first worked together at Berger and Kirschenbaum. In 1980, she began her own practice and has worked tirelessly since then, advocating for her clients as well as for people with disabilities in general. Over those many years, my respect for her has increased immeasurably. Not only is she a loyal and steadfast friend, but she extends that very same commitment to her clients, guiding them through the often frustrating process of applying and appealing their claims at all four levels of the administrative process and, if necessary, even to Federal Court. I would call her a lawyer’s lawyer because she exemplifies what is best about the practice of Social Security disability law, balancing her devotion to her clients while offering keen insight into their cases, and, for other attorneys, she presents a model of long term experience and crucial knowledge of legal acumen. She is dynamic and gifted and a tenacious advocate for her clients."
"Paulette is one of the most effective disability litigators I've met to date. She is a zealous advocate for her Social Security clients at the initial level, the reconsideration level, the hearing level, the Appeals Council, and in federal court litigation. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paulette has dedicated most of her career to representing clients before the Social Security Administration for the pursuit of disability benefits. Her knowledge base and passion makes her stand apart from other lawyers in the community. Paulette and her law firm can assist with all aspects of disability ligation."
Chad Delesk
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Matthew Shupe
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Principal, Balin Law, LLC
1900 - Present
Attorney, Balin Law, LLC
Associations
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Lake County Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Florida Bar Association
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives
Education
1978
Washington University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Case Western Reserve University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2017
Languages
English
Spanish
French