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.
Since 1993
Since 1995
Since 1993
Since 1996
2002 - Current
The Law Offices of Eric A. Ballinger, LL.M., P.C.
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.
1993 - 1994
LL.M. | Litigation
1990 - 1993
J.D. | Law
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, West Publishing Award, Corpus Juris Secumdum Award, American Jurisprudence Award
1983 - 1988
B.A. | History, English Literature
Honors: Student Body Vice President
Chief Justice Commission of Professionalism
Georgia Trend Magazine
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
