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Ms. Laura A. Balson

5.0
3 reviews

200 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3100, Chicago, IL 60606

Appellate Practice, Background Check & FCRA Litigation, Class/Collective Actions and 9 more

About Ms. Laura A. Balson

Ms. Laura A. Balson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, background check & fcra litigation, class/collective actions and 9 other areas of law. Laura received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years. Laura practices at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP in Chicago, IL.

Ms. Laura A. Balson (Chicago, Illinois)

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Champion Badge Silver

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Ms. Laura A. Balson got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
July 03, 2009
Hired Attorney

I consulted with Laura about an employment agreement. She was very responsive and provided practical advice and interpretation. Her knowledge of current practices and relevant case law was extremely helpful.

Employee Benefits
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May 08, 2009
Hired Attorney

Laura was easy to work with and she was able to give me advise based on our needs.

Employee Benefits
Posted by anonymous
May 07, 2009
Hired Attorney

very easy to communicate with, very sharp girl.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 11
    • Background Check & FCRA Litigation
    • Class/Collective Actions
    • Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense
    • Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition
    • Transactional Solutions
    • Wage and Hour Compliance and Litigation
    • Whistleblower and Retaliation
    • Workplace Safety
    • Commercial
    • Business
    • Bankruptcy & Debt

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Maine
    2007, Illinois
    2007, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    2010, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
    2006, Massachusetts
    2006, U.S. District Court, District of Maine
    Memberships
    Chicago, Federal, Illinois State and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Northwestern University
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Bates College
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    Political Science

    Bates College
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

Ms. Laura A. Balson

Partner at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
5.0
3 reviews

200 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3100Chicago, IL 60606U.S.A.

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