Nancy Loukus Ballast

Nancy Loukus Ballast

also known as Nancy L. Ballast, Nancy Loukus

3.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

4328 Three Mile Rd NW, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI

About Nancy

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

divorce, separate maintenance, custody, child support, spousal support, parenting time, paternity, equitable parent doctrine, change of domicile,

13 years

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

misdemeanors, felonies, driving offenses, driver's license restoration,

10 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 12 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2013

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Arnson VanTol Law PLC

4328 Three Mile Rd NW, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI, 49534

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Nancy Loukus Ballast's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion

Posted by Tina-Marie | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Nancy is the Best!

Nancy really cared for my case and my well being. She new I was having finacial difficulties, and helped work out my payment plan to make things easier. She went to great lengths to make me feel comfortable when we met and provided much insight into how divorce cases work and some of the human dyn...amics. I am glad I had her and felt we had an honest and open working relationship.

Nancy Ballast

Replied last April 12, 2016

Your kind words mean a lot to me. Thank you!

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Nancy Loukus Ballast's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eliot Sasson

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is a bright, ethical, and caring attorney. I highly recommend her."

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Michael Hanrahan

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy Ballast is a very driven and motivated attorney. In the time I have known Nancy, she consistently demonstrates her advanced knowledge of the law as well as an empathy that is essential to the practice of family law. I would be pleased to endorse her as a reputable attorney in the area."

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Ivan Shaw

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"You should update your information on this page. Feel free to endorse back.:)"

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Derek Jacques

Family lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy Loukus Ballast is a great family law attorney. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing her legal expertise in action and I would not hesitate to recommend this lawyer to any client in need."

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Mark Caldwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nancy is a pleasure to work with and and an excellent attorney."

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Robert Puckett

General practice lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy Ballast is on my attorney referral list for anyone who needs legal assistance in the Kent County Area. She is accomplished in several legal disciplines and her clients find her very personable. I can recommend with confidence the legal services of Atty. Ballast."

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Channika Desilva

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ballast is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With her extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, she is bound to invest her time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."

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Carri Briseno

Unknown lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is caring, compassionate and committed to her clients. She models the highest standards of ethics and advocacy. I am proud and blessed to know her. She has my strongest endorsement!"

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Christine Cameron

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is intelligent, compassionate, and has a way of making complex issues simple. Beyond her skills as an attorney, Nancy is one of my favorite people to see around. She is always so positive and pleasant. I happily endorse this attorney!"

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Audra McClure

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Nancy in a custody case, and I know her from organizations that we're both part of. She is an excellent attorney and a wonderful person. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Matthew Berry

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is a brilliant, hard-working attorney who truly cares about her client's needs and gets them results. I highly endorse her."

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Brent Geers

Family lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is a consummate professional, dedicated to the practice of law. While many other younger attorneys spend a lot of time chasing after the next client, Nancy is more likely spending time honing her practice, learning from more experienced colleagues, or seeking continuing legal education (where I met her) - all to her clients' benefit. As someone who finds himself in family court on Friday Morning Motion Days, I can tell you Nancy is above-average, and will continue to distinguish herself among local family law practitioners."

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Alicia Storm

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer - she's a dedicated and hardworking individual who brings experience to the table."

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David Szostek

Unknown lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erol Gulistan

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is a top-notch hard working attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ravi Gurumurthy

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is a hard working and intelligent attorney who strives to get positive results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Cronkright

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ballast is an outstanding attorney, I highly recommend her legal services."

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Phillip Reed

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Helder

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy Ballast is an effective advocate and an excellent attorney. She is dedicated to her clients and delivers high quality legal services."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Atticus Finch (Ethics) Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2012

Participation - Associate Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Journal or Practical and Clinical Law

Work Experience

2013 - 2013

Research Attorney, Gary Segatti and Associates

2013 - 2013

Clerk, Kent County Circuit Court

Associations

2014 - Present

West Michigan Solo and Small Firm Practice Network

Secretary

2014 - Present

West Michigan Special Hockey Association

Board member

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Grand Rapids Bar Association

2014 - 2015

State Bar of Michigan

Committee for Libraries, Legal Research and Legal Publications

2012 - 2013

Family Crossroads

Board member

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Education

2013

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Western Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Estate Planning and Special Needs children

Estate Planning and Special Needs children

2013

Constitutional Day

Separation of Powers - Constitutional Law

Publications

2016

Michigan Bar Journal Marijuana Law Update

Languages

English

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