How much does it cost to hire John for a construction case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does John offer a free consultation?

John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.

How long do construction cases in New York typically take?

Simple construction 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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can John take my case if I'm outside Buffalo?

John is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John 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 John?

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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is John accepting new construction clients right now?

John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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John E. Ballow, Construction Attorney in Buffalo, New York

Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Employment, and General · 4.9/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews

MemberatThe Ballow Law Firm, P.C.

Buffalo, NY

Practicing construction in Buffalo since 1985.

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4.9 ★: 6 client reviews
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John E. Ballow is a member based in Buffalo, NY. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and General. John has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Ballow Law Firm, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Based in: Buffalo, NY
Experience: over 41 years
Known for: Construction · Employment · General

Handles Construction, Employment, and General matters from Buffalo, NY.
Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by John E. Ballow

John concentrates on construction, employment, general, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Construction cases in Buffalo, New York

John takes construction matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Buffalo, New York

John takes employment matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

General cases in Buffalo, New York

John takes general matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Buffalo, New York

John takes medical malpractice matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Buffalo, New York

John takes personal injury matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Biography

About John E. Ballow — Over 41 years of New York construction experience

John E. Ballow is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, product liability law, medical malpractice law and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Canisius College, and has been licensed for 41 years. John practices at The Ballow Law Firm, P.C. in Buffalo, NY.

Working with John on a construction matter

Clients John works with

John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, employment, and general matters in Buffalo and the surrounding New York area.

Credentials

John E. Ballow's legal education and bar admissions

Capital University
J.D. · 1983
Canisius College B.A. Political Science Canisius College B.A. honors in History Canisius College
Political Science · 1981

Jurisdictions

John's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court
1996 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1992 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1986 · ACTIVE
New York
1985 · ACTIVE

John studied at J.D. in Capital University and Political Science in Canisius College B.A. Political Science Canisius College B.A. honors in History Canisius College.

Law school and academic background

John completed J.D. in Capital University and Political Science in Canisius College B.A. Political Science Canisius College B.A. honors in History Canisius College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of John E. Ballow

John has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

John's professional memberships and bar associations

National College of Advocacy, ATLA, 1998. Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners (ABFE), 1998. Master, American Board of Trial Advocates, 1995. Trial Lawyer, The Ballow Law Firm, P.C., 8226 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14221, Phone: (716) 634-0
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Trial Lawyer, Ballow, Braisted, O'Brien & Rusin, P.C, Buffalo, New York 14221, July 1995 - December 2000
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Trial Lawyer, James J. Moran, P.C., Williamsville, New York 14221, March 1994 - July 1995
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Trial Lawyer, Paul William Beltz, P.C., Buffalo, New York, 1987 - 1994
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Deputy Town Prosecutor, Town of Newstead, Akron, New York, 1994 - 2002
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Town Prosecutor, Town of Newstead, Akron, New York, 1986 - 1993
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Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C., 1984 - 1986. Erie County (Member: Judiciary Committee, 1990-1993
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Member: Negligence Committee, 1990)
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New York State Bar Association
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American Bar Association
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The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
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Sustaining Member (Member: Silicone Breast Implant Litigation Group, 1991-1996
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Member: Scuba Diving Litigation Group, 1992-1996
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Member: Aquatic Injury Safety Group, 1996-Present
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Member: Birth Trauma Litigation Group, 1994- Present)
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New York State Trial Lawyers Association: Speakers Bureau, 1990-Present
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National Board of Trial Advocacy: Brief Reviewer, 1998-Present
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American Board of Trial Advocates: Charter Member, Buffalo Chapter, 1998-Present
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American College of Legal Medicine
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American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics
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American Society of Neuro-rehabilitation
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New York Society of Medical Jurisprudence
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New York Council for Exceptional Children
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National Association of Legal Investigators
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Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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American Inns of Court: Master
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Trial Lawyers Care (TLC): Volunteer Lawyer representing victims of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
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State of New York Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled: Member, Surrogate Decision-Making Committee, 2004-Present. AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell, January 31, 2003 - Present
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Western New York Trial Lawyers Association Award For Excellence in Trial Technique, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law, 1984 (Connelly Award)
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Distinguished Alumni of the Year for 2010, Capital University Law School. Liability of Ladder Manufacturers: Knowing the Steps to Take: Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, San Francisco, California, July, 199
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Bashing The Law and Its Servants. Keynote Address given at the commencement of the National Academy for Paralegal Studies, Buffalo, New York, July, 1993
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1993 Annual Convention of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, San Francisco, California, August 1, 1993
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Scuba Diving Accidents: Litigating in Uncharted Waters. Annual Convention of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Chicago, Illinois, July 1994
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Investigation of Scuba Diving Accidents. Presented at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Legal Investigators, Buffalo, New York, July, 1994
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How to Try a Neck and Back Case
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New York State Bar Association, Buffalo, New York, October, 1998
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Products Liability Post-Kumho Tire: Strategy and Practice. New York State Bar Association, Buffalo, New York, September 29, 1999
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America 2000 Annual Conference, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, National College of Advocacy, Chicago, Illinois, July 29, 2000
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Trial Technique Seminar, University at Buffalo School of Law, Amherst, New York, September 18, 2000
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Trial Technique Course, Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber, LLP (In-House), September 29, 2000
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Expert Witness Disclosure and Disclosure Immediately Prior to Trial, Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court, Buffalo, New York, January 18, 2001
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2001 National Mock Trial Competition, New York State Bar Association - New York State Bar Association's Trial Lawyer Section, Buffalo, New York, February, 2001
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Survival Strategies for Life After Law School, Civil Litigation, Buffalo, New York, March 24, 2001
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Wrongful Death Cases in New York
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Lorman Publications, Buffalo, New York, January, 2002, 2003, 2004
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Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases in New York, Lorman Education Services, Buffalo, New York, January 23, 2002
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Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court, Federal and State Court Depositions and Preliminary Hearings: Preparation of Witnesses, Buffalo, New York, November 12, 2002
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Winning Medical Malpractice Cases: The Trial of a Psychiatric Malpractice Case. Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Cleveland, Ohio, November 15, 2002
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Winning Medical Malpractice Cases: The Trial of a Psychiatric Malpractice Case. Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Columbus, Ohio, November, 22, 2002
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Faculty Member: 2002 Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Winter Conference: Re-Enactment of Liebeck v. McDonald's, Direct Examination of Plaintiff's Thermo-Dynamics Expert
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Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases in New York, Lorman Education Services, Buffalo, New York, June 11, 2003
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Select Topics for Legal Staff, Lorman Education Services, Buffalo, New York, November 23, 2004
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Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases, Lorman Education Services, Buffalo, New York, August 3, 2005
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Practice Skills: Basics of Civil Practice, The Trial, New York State Bar Association, Buffalo, New York, November 29, 2005
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Inside the Jury: Influencing Damage Awards, Lorman Education Services, Amherst, New York, February 17, 2006
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Building Your Civil Trial Skills, National Business Institute, February 9, 2007, Buffalo, New York
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Premier Trial Skills & Strategy, Erie Institute of Law, Amherst, New York, March 9, 2007. (Expert Witness Lecture)
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Expert Witnesses: Procedures, Discovery and Trial Issues, Lorman Education Services, Buffalo, New York, April 20, 2007
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Inside the Jury: Influencing Damage Awards, Lorman Education Services, Buffalo, New York, May 22, 2007
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Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Advocacy, National Business Institute, Buffalo, New York, December 7, 2007
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Building Your Civil Trial Skills, National Business Institute, Buffalo, New York, March 11, 2008
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Care and Compassion for Life Course for Surrogate Decision-Making Committee Panelists, New York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, November 21, 2008
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United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York invited Lecture on Expert Witness Preparation, September 17, 2010. Median Nerve Laceration: Look Beneath the Surface, Journal of Medical Malpractice Prevention, Vol. VI, No. 8 (1992). Su
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OB-GYN Malpractice Prevention, Aug. 1997, Case Lesson, Failure to Follow-up Atypical Pap Smear Misses Cervical Cancer
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Reviewer for The Federal Judicial Center's 2004 publication of the Manual for Complex Litigation, 4th Edition
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Locations

John E. Ballow's office in Buffalo

John's primary office is at 8226 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14221. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

The Ballow Law Firm, P.C.

8226 Main St.

Buffalo, NY 14221

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Client feedback

Client reviews of John E. Ballow — 4.9/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of John. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing construction attorneys in Buffalo.

4.9

6 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire John E. Ballow — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John'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; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a construction attorney in Buffalo, New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 John

John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every construction 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. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about John E. Ballow

How much does it cost to hire John for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in New York typically take?
Simple construction 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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside Buffalo?
John is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John 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 John?
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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new construction clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Construction attorneys serving Buffalo and Albany in New York

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