Michael J Balian

Michael J Balian

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

40950 Woodward Avenue, Suite 350, Bloomfield Hills, MI

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 25%

40 years

25%
Business 15%

40 years

15%
Litigation 15%

40 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 38 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1987

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Balian Legal, PLC

40950 Woodward Avenue, Suite 350, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304

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Michael J Balian's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Luis | June 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Eternally Thankful

Michael provided excellent service. I was referred by Jason Rudolph legal service and hands down one of the best attorneys I’ve used as representation. He has represented me in the most professional manner, his ethics are of the highest standards. He is personable, courteous, knowledgeable, and hon...est. He is quick to respond, and gives you all possible outcomes upfront and throughout your case. Excellent attorney, and I am eternally grateful for the outcome of my case.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Michael has represented me as my attorney twice in the past 2 years for different legal matters. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable & has always been very honest & forthcoming. He makes sure you are aware of all aspects of your legal matter up front as well as ongoing. I would highly reco...mmend this attorney. He is also personable & looks out for your best interest while delivering favorable results.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Edward Duke

General practice lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked with Michael Balian on several cases as co- counsel, I can personally attest to the diligence and perseverance he brings to each legal matter he undertakes. Michael has excellent legal skills and enthusiastically represents the needs of his clients. Michael's integrity and legal expertise are well respected by his fellow attorneys as well as the judges that he so frequently appears before in litigation matters. I highly endorse Michael Balian."

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Altin Nanaj

Business lawyer | Oct 02

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Education

1986

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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