Benjamin H. Ballard Of Counsel Zent Law Group

Practice Area

Commercial law and litigation, dispute resolution, business counseling.

Practice Description and Reported Cases

♦ Benjamin H. Ballard has practiced law in Northern California since 1980. ♦ "AV" rated (highest possible) by the national Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating service. ♦ Mr. Ballard divides his practice between civil litigation in state and federal courts and counseling involving a variety of commercial and personal matters. ♦ Extensive experience in litigating, arbitrating and mediating matters of varying size and complexity. ♦ Effectively represent plaintiff and defense clients in all levels of dispute resolution, including, jury trials, bench trials, appeals, motion and discovery, and alternative dispute resolution. ♦ Kwan v. Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc., 23 Cal. App. 4th 174 (1994) ♦ Levin Metals Corp. v. Parr-Richmond Terminal Corp., 860 F.2d 344 (9th Cir. 1988).

Practice Philosophy

Mr. Ballard is a seasoned advocate and counselor whose philosophy is to provide responsive, hands-on advice aimed at identifying and resolving problems before they occur, and aggressive but thoughtful representation if a dispute cannot be avoided.

Prior Professional Experience

♦ Higbie & Ballard LLP, San Francisco, CA (1997-2004) ♦ Thacher, Albrecht and Ratcliff, San Francisco, CA(1980-1996) ♦ Leonard, Street and Deinard - Partner/Associate (1979-1984)

Education

♦ University of California, Berkeley J.D., Hastings College of the Law