Gregory D. Ballew, Employment Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
focused on Employment and Litigation
Kansas City, MO
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Gregory D. Ballew is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Kansas City, MISSOURI
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Kansas City, MISSOURI.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Gregory D. Ballew: Gregory D. Ballew is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Gregory D. Ballew
Gregory concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gregory handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Gregory takes employment matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gregory agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Gregory takes litigation matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gregory agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Gregory D. Ballew — Attorney of Missouri employment experience
Gregory D. Ballew is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Greg Ballew is a partner in the Kansas City office. Greg has successfully defended employers in state and federal court litigation throughout the United States, obtaining summary judgment, judgment and arbitration awards for employers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
Greg also regularly assists employers who have received charges of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and similar state agencies and counsels employers regarding discipline/termination issues and compliance with employment laws, including wage and hour laws.
Since 1999, Greg has served as a contributing editor for the American Bar Association (ABA) legal treatise The Developing Labor Law. Greg is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Greg has been named a Kansas/Missouri Super Lawyer.
Gregory's approach to employment cases
Greg Ballew is a partner in the Kansas City office. Greg has successfully defended employers in state and federal court litigation throughout the United States, obtaining summary judgment, judgment and arbitration awards for employers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Greg also regularly assists employers…
Clients Gregory works with
Gregory reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Gregory D. Ballew's legal education and bar admissions
University of Kansas
J.D. · 1997
Gregory studied at J.D. in University of Kansas.
Law school and academic background
Gregory completed J.D. in University of Kansas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gregory runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Gregory D. Ballew
Gregory has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026).
Locations
Gregory D. Ballew's office in Kansas City
Gregory's primary office is at 46 Penn Centre, Kansas City, Missouri, 64112. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Gregory D. Ballew — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gregory usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gregory charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gregory'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; Gregory will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
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 Gregory
Gregory 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. Gregory confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gregory'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 Gregory D. Ballew
How much does it cost to hire Gregory for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gregory walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gregory offer a free consultation?
Gregory charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gregory's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Gregory's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Missouri 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. Gregory gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gregory take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?
Gregory is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gregory 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 Gregory?
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. Gregory will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gregory accepting new employment clients right now?
Gregory'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 Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri
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