Brian D. Balonick, Employment Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
focused on Employment and Litigation
Pittsburgh, PA
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Brian D. Balonick is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026).
About Brian D. Balonick: Brian D. Balonick is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brian D. Balonick
Brian concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Brian takes employment matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Brian takes litigation matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brian D. Balonick — Attorney of Pennsylvania employment experience
Brian D. Balonick is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Brian D. Balonick advises his clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor, employment discrimination, and trade secret litigation. He helps clients avoid litigation by developing preventive strategies to remain in compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour laws. He provides on-site training programs to assist employers in creating an issue-free workplace.
When employers find themselves facing employment litigation, Brian has assisted them in any area involving workplace disputes. Brian has experience prosecuting restrictive covenant agreements and trade secret cases on behalf of employers. He has represented employers in courts and administrative agencies across the country. This includes experience practicing in front of the National Labor Relations Board.
Brian is a frequent lecturer on labor and employment subjects. He speaks on labor law issues, including the 2013 ABA Mid-Winter Meeting for the Committee on Development of the Law Under the NLRB in Carlsbad, Calif. Brian has been a guest lecturer on labor law at the Carnegie-Mellon University Heinz School of Public Policy and is a delegate to the Allegheny County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section.
Brian's approach to employment cases
Brian D. Balonick advises his clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor, employment discrimination, and trade secret litigation. He helps clients avoid litigation by developing preventive strategies to remain in compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour laws. He provides on-site training programs to assist employers in creating an issue-free…
Clients Brian works with
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Brian D. Balonick's legal education and bar admissions
Duquesne University
J.D. · 2002
Penn State
B.S. · 1999
Jurisdictions
Brian's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
Brian studied at J.D. in Duquesne University and B.S. in Penn State.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed J.D. in Duquesne University and B.S. in Penn State. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Brian D. Balonick
Brian has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Brian D. Balonick in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Brian's primary office is at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Brian D. Balonick — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian
Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brian D. Balonick
How much does it cost to hire Brian for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brian offer a free consultation?
Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Brian is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brian accepting new employment clients right now?
Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Brian handles employment matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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