About Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP stands as a national leader in providing strategic legal services and business solutions defined by precision, integrity, and results. With more than 750 attorneys across 18 offices nationwide, the firm combines legal acumen with industry insight to deliver exceptional representation in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. Every engagement is approached with a commitment to excellence and efficiency, ensuring clients benefit from responsive counsel, forward-thinking strategies, and measurable outcomes.

Ballard Spahr LLP is guided by a distinct philosophy known as The Ballard Way, a values-driven approach that defines professionalism, collaboration, and purpose. This philosophy underscores an unwavering dedication to ethical advocacy and innovation while fostering a culture where diverse perspectives thrive. Attorneys at the firm consistently demonstrate initiative, tenacity, and creativity—qualities that strengthen relationships with clients and enhance every stage of representation.

Ballard Spahr LLP delivers comprehensive legal counsel across key practice areas, including business and transactions, finance, intellectual property, litigation, and real estate. The firm’s multidisciplinary teams provide personalized solutions tailored to complex business needs and industry-specific challenges. From structuring high-stakes deals to navigating sophisticated regulatory frameworks, its attorneys offer clients clarity, strategic foresight, and confidence in decision-making.

Ballard Spahr LLP has earned national recognition for its legal excellence, with 29 practices ranked in the highest national tier by Best Law Firms and more than 185 attorneys recognized by Chambers USA for outstanding professional performance. Industry honors such as “Best Business Team” and awards for innovation reflect a consistent record of excellence in client service, collaboration, and value creation. Each accolade reinforces the firm’s standing as a trusted partner and thought leader across sectors.

Ballard Spahr LLP remains deeply committed to community engagement, inclusion, and pro bono service. Its attorneys devote substantial time to advancing justice, equality, and opportunity through legal advocacy and volunteer initiatives. This enduring dedication to ethical responsibility, thorough preparation, and client-centered service continues to define the firm’s reputation as a pillar of professionalism and trusted representation.

Practice Areas

Real Estate
  • Affordable Housing And Community Development
  • Construction
  • Corporate Real Estate
  • Distressed Real Estate
  • Eminent Domain
  • Infrastructure
  • Mixed-Use, Condominium, And Multifamily Development
  • Real Estate And Construction Litigation
  • Real Estate Development And Property Rights
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Transactions And Investments
  • REITs
  • Tax - Real Estate
  • Zoning And Land Use
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Antitrust And Competition
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation And Dispute Resolution
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Loss Recovery
  • Product Liability And Mass Tort
  • Municipal Securities Regulation And Enforcement
  • Securities Enforcement And Corporate Governance Litigation
  • White Collar Defense And Investigations
Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, And Restructuring
  • Creditors And Creditors' Committees
  • Municipal Insolvency
  • Distressed M&A Transactions
  • Landlord Representation
  • Chapter 11 Debtor Representation
Business
  • Commercial Finance
  • Consumer Financial Services
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Emerging Companies And Venture Capital
  • Securities And Capital Markets
  • Transactions And Outside General Counsel
  • Corporate Trust Services
  • Derivatives, Structured Products, And Secondary Markets
  • Emerging Companies And Venture Capital
  • Energy
  • Environment And Natural Resources
  • Environmental, Social, And Governance (ESG)
  • Exempt Organizations
  • Government Affairs And Public Policy
  • Leasing
  • Media And Entertainment Law
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Mortgage Banking
  • Privacy And Data Security
  • Private Client Services
  • Private Equity
  • Project Finance
  • Public Finance
  • Resort, Hospitality And Timeshare
  • Securities And Capital Markets
  • Senior Living And Long-Term Care Industry
  • Tax
  • Transactions And Outside General Counsel
  • Transportation & Logistics
Immigration
  • Temporary And Permanent Employment-Based Immigration Visas
  • Government Audits, Including I-9 Compliance
  • Investor Visas
  • Health Care-Related Visas
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Maritime Visas
  • Educators, Researchers, And Trainees
  • Dual Citizenship Issues
  • Cross-Border Businesses
  • Cabotage Laws
  • Employer Sanctions
  • Consular Processing
  • Appeals To The Board Of Immigration Appeals And The Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
  • Litigation In Federal Court
  • Immigration-Related Tax Issues
Labor And Employment
  • Employee Benefits And Executive Compensation
  • Labor-Management Relations And Other Traditional Labor Issues
  • Discrimination, Harassment, And Unlawful Discharge Claims
  • Class Action Defense
  • Transactions And Agreements, Including Reductions In Force (RIF)
  • Wage And Hour Compliance
  • Erisa Litigation
  • Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada)
  • Family And Medical Leave Act (Fmla)
  • Occupational Safety And Health Administration (Osha) Matters
  • Corporate Diversity And Affirmative Action Planning
  • Workplace Training
Intellectual Property
  • Trademarks And Copyrights
  • Patents

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office locations for Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP - Philadelphia

1735 Market St 51st floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Ballard Spahr LLP - New York

1675 Broadway 19th floor, New York, NY 10019

Ballard Spahr LLP - Atlanta

999 Peachtree St NE Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30309

Ballard Spahr LLP - Washington

1909 K St NW 12th floor, Washington, DC 20006

Ballard Spahr LLP - Denver

1800 Larimer St #1600, Denver, CO 80202