LAWYERS
Meet the lawyers behind Ballon Stoll P.C.
Our attorneys bring expertise and knowledge to a diverse range of legal practice areas.
With a commitment to excellence and ethics, we provide unparalleled legal representation and work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
STEVEN BALKEN
Associate Attorney
Mr. Balken joined the firm as a Summer Extern in 2020 and has progressed to become an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Balken is admitted to practice law in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey.
At the firm, Mr. Balken is adept at representing clients' interests in various stages of civil litigation; this includes drafting effective briefs, pleadings, and motions, persuasively advocating for clients in court conferences and mediations, proficiently taking and defending depositions, and negotiating favorable settlements. He is an expert in researching statutory and precedential authority and has conducted extensive research in employment, commercial, property, and personal injury law. Mr. Balken has also published multiple columns in the New York Real Estate Reporter Law Journal on contemporary developments in property law.
Before joining our team, Mr. Balken interned for Justice Leon Ruchelsman's Chambers in the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, Commercial Division. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Touro College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was inducted into the Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society.
EDUCATION
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Juris Doctor degree)
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Touro College (Bachelor of Arts in Economics)
PRACTICE AREAS
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Litigation
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Labor and Employment
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Civil Rights
OUR MISSION
Provide exceptional legal services to our clients with integrity, professionalism, and respect for the law.
We strive to be a trusted advisor to our clients, and to achieve their goals through innovative and effective legal strategies.
CORE VALUES:
Commitment to Excellence
We are striving to deliver high-quality legal services to our clients with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail.
Strong Work Ethic
We prioritize professionalism and punctuality, and expect all professionals to always be prepared, focused, and diligent in their work.
Dependable and Trustworthy
We have have a strong sense of responsibility and we prioritize honesty, integrity, and loyalty to our clients and legal community.