Nicholas E. Ballen
Nicholas E. Ballen

Nicholas E. Ballen

Associate Attorney
Main: 312.236.0077
Fax: 312.236.0514
Nick brings over a decade of experience as a litigator and bankruptcy attorney, leveraging his expertise to address uniquely challenging situations with patience, efficiency, and care.

Throughout his career, Nick has represented creditors, creditor committees, debtors, and liquidating trustees in Chapter?7, 11, and 13 matters across a wide range of industries. His practice is further informed by his time clerking for the Honorable Timothy A. Barnes of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where he developed a strong foundation in bankruptcy procedure and judicial decision-making.

Known for his critical, out-of-the-box thinking, Nick approaches matters thoughtfully and with a steady hand, helping clients navigate complex issues efficiently while remaining informed and supported throughout the process.
  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 2015CALI Excellence for the Future Award

    Honors in Appellate Advocacy

    The Elder Law Journal



  • Middlebury College, B.A in International Studies: East Asian History, 2009, Cum Laude

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • United States District Corut for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Affiliations

  • American Bankruptcy Institute, Member
  • Chicago Bar Association, Member