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John T. Balhoff II, Business Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

focused on Business, Class Action, and Foreclosure

New Orleans, LA

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John T. Balhoff II is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Foreclosure.

Based in
New Orleans, LOUISIANA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Class Action · Foreclosure
  • Handles Business, Class Action, and Foreclosure matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans) (2026).

About John T. Balhoff II: John T. Balhoff II is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Foreclosure.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by John T. Balhoff II

John concentrates on business, class action, foreclosure, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in New Orleans, Louisiana

John takes business matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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.

Class Action cases in New Orleans, Louisiana

John takes class action matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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.

Foreclosure cases in New Orleans, Louisiana

John takes foreclosure matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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.

Litigation cases in New Orleans, Louisiana

John takes litigation matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 New Orleans, Louisiana

John takes personal injury matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 T. Balhoff II — Attorney of Louisiana business experience

John T. Balhoff II is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Foreclosure.

John T. Balhoff, II, a member of the firm, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1971. He attended college at the University of Notre Dame and graduated from there, cum laude, in 1993, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance. Mr. Balhoff received his Juris Doctor degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 1996.
Mr. Balhoff presently is admitted to the Louisiana Bar and he also is admitted to practice before all United States District Courts in Louisiana as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Balhoff has experience in trial before Louisiana district courts and in oral arguments before Louisiana's district and appellate courts, including the Louisiana Supreme Court, and before various federal courts. Mr. Balhoff also has experience in arbitration. His legal practice includes the areas of title litigation, commercial litigation, foreclosures, environmental and toxic tort, insurance defense, premises liability, securities litigation, construction litigation and automobile liability. He is a member of the Federal, New Orleans, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations.
Mr. Balhoff is a member of the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and he has been an active member of the Young Lawyers Section of the New Orleans Bar Association. He also is a member of the American Bar Association Title Insurance Litigation Committee. Mr. Balhoff is also an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and an officer in the Notre Dame Club of New Orleans. Mr. Balhoff enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

John's approach to business cases

John T. Balhoff, II, a member of the firm, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1971. He attended college at the University of Notre Dame and graduated from there, cum laude, in 1993, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance. Mr. Balhoff received his Juris Doctor degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 1996. Mr. Balhoff presently is…

The kind of cases John takes

John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and foreclosure matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.

Credentials

John T. Balhoff II's legal education and bar admissions

  • Louisiana State University

    J.D. · 1996

  • University of Notre Dame

    — · 1993

Jurisdictions

John's state bar admissions

  • Louisiana, Louisiana

    ACTIVE

John studied at J.D. in Louisiana State University and — in University of Notre Dame.

Law school and academic background

John completed J.D. in Louisiana State University and — in University of Notre Dame. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of John T. Balhoff II

John has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans)

    2019

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (New Orleans) (2019). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

John T. Balhoff II's office in New Orleans

John's primary office is at 909 Poydras Street, Suite 2800, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

909 Poydras Street, Suite 2800

New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

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Hiring guide

How to hire John T. Balhoff II — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business 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 business attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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 business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about John T. Balhoff II

  • How much does it cost to hire John for a business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Louisiana typically take?

    Simple business 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 New Orleans?

    John is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana 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 business 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

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