Lawyer Michael Gordon Ballnik, graduated from University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Class of 1994, B.A. University of North Dakota, Class of 1997, J.D., with distinction, is now employed by Phinney Estate Law at 751 N. 75th St. Seattle, WA 98103-4720.Michael Gordon Ballnik is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael Gordon Ballnik as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael Gordon Ballnik offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael Gordon Ballnik has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael Gordon Ballnik's office is located at Seattle, WA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Michael Gordon Ballnik has been admitted in 1997, Washington;. His or her practice areas include Estate Planning/ Probate/ Wills, Immigration & Naturalization.

Michael Gordon Ballnik's college and law school education includes University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Class of 1994, B.A., University of North Dakota, Class of 1997, J.D., with distinction. Other biographical background includes After over a decade as a litigator with the State of Washington and one of the top 100 largest law firms in the United States, Michael G. Ballnik joined Phinney Estate Law as a partner in 2009. While heexcelled as a litigator, Michael made the move to an estate planning practice in order to use his extensive legal background for the benefit of individuals, families, and small businesses and to spend more time with his own wife and daughter. At Phinney Estate Law, Michael serves as the Complex Drafting Partner. In this position, heutilizes the skills he developedwhile interpreting and drafting complex insurance agreementsand settlement documents for large commercialentitiesto drafttrust agreements and other complex estate planning vehicles for Phinney Estate Law clients. Michael joined the Seattle office of international law firm Cozen OConnor as a litigation associate in October of 2001, and was promoted to partner in 2004. Michael was named a 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008 Rising Star attorney by Washington Law Politicsmagazine. Michael received a Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation from the Washington State Bar Association in 2004. Along with the Seattle office of Cozen OConnor, Michael also received the 2005 Amicus Award from the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project due to ongoing pro bono efforts on behalf of immigration and asylum clients. Prior toworking at Cozen OConnor, Michael served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington. In that capacity,. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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