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Patrick Michael Balkin

2.7
4 reviews

365 Market Street, P.O. Box 468, Lockport, NY 14094

Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Matrimonial Law and 1 more

About Patrick Michael Balkin

Patrick Michael Balkin is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, personal injury, matrimonial law and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from State University of Buffalo in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years. Patrick practices at Jackson, Balkin & Douglas in Lockport, NY.

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Value for Money
2.5
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
May 31, 2013
Hired Attorney Patrick Michael Balkin

Very friendly and helpful. Made the process easy on us and was very knowledgeable and understanding. Rates were far more affordable than others in the area.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
July 27, 2012
Hired Attorney Patrick Michael Balkin

They got the job done but the communication between them and us was not very good. Felt it was overpriced for the job that was necessary. They did put us at ease with the process while in office but once again the communication line after was pretty slim.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2019
Hired Attorney Patrick Michael Balkin

Absolutely horrible does not listen to his clients only inttersted in ripping people off and lining his pockets not actually helping them.

Bankruptcy
Posted by Phil
July 28, 2023
Hired Attorney Patrick Michael Balkin

I have needed a bankruptcy filing all year. Patrick told me to do a credit counseling certificate and get it to me and then he’d be in touch. He confirmed receipt of the certificate in early March. I spent the next months following up with emails and voicemails to confirm the process wasn’t waiting on me and asked him to call me. He finally responded today and acted like he had no idea who I was and that I never had an appointment. He is now unwilling to make it right by circling around on my filing and getting it done. A call to the NYS Courts Attorney Grievance office might be in order

 

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Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy
  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Law
  • Other 1
    • Matrimonial Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Jackson, Balkin & Douglas

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Ohio
    1985, New York
    1986, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
    1992, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Ohio Northern University
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of Buffalo
    Class of 1979
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1957

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