Mr. Eric A. Ballinger

Prior to attending law school, I served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. I served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Instructor, Battalion Staff Officer and an Infantry Rifle Company Commander.

I began practicing law in Canton, Georgia in 1993. After obtaining a Master of Laws concentrating in litigation, I logged several thousand hours in the courtroom developing a practice in domestic relations, criminal law and commercial litigation. In 2007 I was certified as a mediator, using my years of courtroom experience coupled with alternative dispute resolution training to help people resolve complex issues without excessive unnecessary costs of litigation. Conversely, I am able to apply the tactics and techniques I learn as a mediator as a tool to more effectively advocate for my clients.

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

LL.M. | Litigation

1993 - 1994

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

J.D. | Law

1990 - 1993

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, West Publishing Award, Corpus Juris Secumdum Award, American Jurisprudence Award

Gannon University

B.A. | History, English Literature

1983 - 1988

Honors: Student Body Vice President

Shareholder

The Law Offices of Eric A. Ballinger, LL.M., P.C.

2002 - Current

I have practiced law in Canton, Georgia since 1993. I have tried over 100 cases to judgement, including criminal and civil trials. I represent clients in a variety of areas including Domestic Relations, Probate, Criminal Defense and General Litigation. I have a very hands on approach in working my case load and I am dedicated to serving my clients. I strive to work with my clients as a team in reaching their legal goals.

Family Law Review

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

August, 2011

General Civil Mediation

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Domestic Relations Mediation

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Chief Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service

Chief Justice Commission of Professionalism

2011

Legal Elite

Georgia Trend Magazine

2011

Each year Georgia Trend Magazine selects the best lawyers in Georgia.

Canton Optimists

Member

2008 - Current

Cherokee County DUI/Drug Treatment Court Foundation

Chairman of the Board

2008 - Current

Activities: Founding Board Member and Chair.

Leadership Cherokee

Steering Committee

2007 - Current

Activities: Graduate, Leadership Cherokee Class of 2004.

Cherokee County Historical Society

Board of Directors

2007 - Current

State Bar of Georgia, Board of Governors

Representative, Blue RIdge Judicial Circuit

2006 - Current

Georgia

Since 1993

11th Circuit

Since 1995

Federal Circuit

Since 1993

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1996

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  Retainers depend on complexity of case. Retainer will be quoted at the conclusion of consultation.