Legal Experience. Practical Wisdom. Real Results.
Guiding Business with Integrity and Insight
The office of William W. Ballinger, Inc., a professional law corporation, is devoted exclusively to the practice of business law.
The firm represents businesses and their owners, providing comprehensive transactional and litigation services. We advise clients on all aspects of their business operations—from entity formation and governance to contracts, operations, and succession planning. The firm also offers estate planning services to ensure continuity and protection for business owners and their families.
When disputes arise, we provide experienced representation in litigation matters, working diligently to achieve favorable and cost-effective outcomes.
Our commitment is to deliver thoughtful, practical legal counsel that supports the long-term success and stability of our clients’ enterprises.
What People Are Saying
“Bill Ballinger has been our family attorney for more than six years. He has handled a number of legal issues ranging from disputes over script authorship, copyright, failure to honor contract agreements, and payment obligations. He has dealt effectively with parties of questionable reputation. Bill has a relaxed style of engaging with his clients--as if you have a very capable and professional friend to guide you through the "thorns" and "weeds" that can arise. Five stars!”
— Dean Alexander, PHd
“Bill Ballinger has been our trusted business consel for years. His deep understanding of California Business law, combined with practical, real world advice, has helped our company navigate contracts, compliance, and negotiations with confidence. I highly recommend him to any business looking for reliable, strategic support.”
— Tom Byer, President of Tom Byer Roofing Service
Bill Ballinger has been my attorney for the last 5 years and has helped me through some very difficult and confusing quagmires. I truly appreciate his caring dedication and patience and do not hesitate to recommend him for any contract law concerns.
—Liz Wolf-Spada
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IT’S TIME TO DREAM NEW DREAMS
In a recent blog titled “Welcome to the Sharing Economy – Also known as the Collapse of the American Dream” Steven Straus comments on a blog written by Thomas Friedman for the NY Times “extolling the virtues of the sharing economy.” (See “Welcome to the Sharing Economy”)
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DOING BUSINESS IN THE “NEW” ECONOMY
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR GUIDELINES
The classification of your workers as “employees” or “independent contractors” remains a “hot topic” with the IRS, even though some guidelines have been have been released intending to simplify this area.
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CORPORATIONS vs. LLCs
How do you know whether a corporation or LLC is right for your business?
Let’s assume that you’ve concluded it would be advantageous to operate your small business through an entity that limits the personal liability of all the owners – even if following this strategy involves a bit more paperwork, complexity and possible expense.
“We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.”
– Edmund Burke