Michael Phillip Balaban

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Michael Phillip Balaban

4.7
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment ... +2 more

10726 Del Rudini Street, Las Vegas, NV

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About Michael

Biography

Fighting For Employee Rights

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Discrimination 30%

30%
Employment and Labor 30%

30%
Sexual Harassment 15%

15%
Wrongful Termination 15%

15%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026

Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 20 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael P. Balaban

10726 Del Rudini Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89141

balaban-law.com

Michael Phillip Balaban's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by Kurt | March 27, 2026 | Employment & Labor

Honesty and clarity

I had questions regarding a potential discrimination suit, but had no idea whether I had any standing or was wasting my time. Michael spent half an hour on the phone with me asking questions and getting to know my situation - there's no case here - but he explained exactly why in very clear terms. ... He stayed on the phone for quite a while after he explained to me I had no case, he just wanted to answer my questions. Finding a professional willing to give is time without any chance of compensation is rare, and I appreciate him for it. If you're looking for answers in a labor dispute, give Michael a call. I got the impression he genuinely cared about my situation, without knowing anything about me or my family.

Posted by Rafael | December 27, 2016 | Employment & Labor

Employee's Great Defender

He will fight for your rights to the end. He's my employment savior. Keep defending employees deprived of their employment legal rights.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Attorney Who Is Not Afraid to Fight for an Employee Who was Discriminated Against

Attorney Michael Balaban took my case even when one of the advertised "high-flying premier" Las Vegas employment lawyers had turned me down, twice. Attorney Michael Balaban also worked with me to reduce costly initial consultation fees. Aside from charging for nominal expenses to file a lawsuit in... court, Attorney Michael Balaban took the case on a contingency basis and kept me informed with emails, phone calls, and voicemails. The case was settled to my complete satisfaction. Attorney Michael Balaban is a fighter for the rights of those who have been discriminated against, even in the face of seemingly insurmoutable odds. I would use Attorney Michael Balaban's services again if I was ever discriminated against by any employer or any prospective employer.

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Paul Padda

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Balaban is a very good attorney. He cares about his clients and strives to get them the best results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

2014

The Top 100 Lawyers in America, International Top 100 Businessmag

2012

Who's Who, Strathmore's Who's Who

2012

Top Lawyers-Employment, Vegas Inc.

Work Experience

1997 - Present

President, Law Offices of Michael P. Balaban

1994 - 1997

In-House Counsel, Newport Equity Capital Corporation

Associations

2014 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (Nevada chapter)

Secretary/Treasurer and Director

2013 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Nevada Justice Association

Member

2005 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Employment Law Section

1997 - Present

American Association for Justice

Employment Law Section

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Employment Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Curley v. City of North Las Vegas, 772 F.3d 629 (9th Cir., 2014)

9th Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed grant of Summary Judgment

Smith v. Clark County School District, 727 F.3d 950, 956 (9th Cir., 2013)

9th Circuit Court of Appeal overturned Summary Judgment

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Education

1991

Western State College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

2025 National Workplace Strategies Seminar

Employment Law Seminar

Publications

2014

Las Vegas Business Press Primer for Employers

2013

Vegas Inc. Vegas Inc. Interviews Michael Balaban about Sexual Harassment

Languages

English

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