David J. Ballou

David J. Ballou is an attorney and Director at Ballou Law. Before establishing the firm, he operated Ballou & Bedell with attorney-partner Kathryn Bedell for more than thirty years. His professional background includes extensive experience in legal practice and significant work in title insurance in northern New England.

David attended Colby College, where he earned his B.A., and Suffolk University, where he earned his J.D. He was later admitted to the Bar in Maine and Massachusetts. His education and admissions support his work with clients on matters requiring knowledge of regional law and real estate-related practice.

David has worked for nearly as long as an underwriter and agent for First American Title Insurance Company. He is described as an elite producer in northern New England. This role reflects his experience with title matters, real estate transactions, and the legal details that support property-related client needs.

David is a member and former president of the York County Bar Association. He also belongs to the Maine State Bar Association’s Real Estate and Title Section and the Greater York Chamber of Commerce. These roles show professional involvement in legal, business, and real estate communities in southern Maine.

David has served as a board member for several local organizations, including York Land Trust, Brixham Montessori Friends School, Town of York Board of Assessment Review, and New Hampshire East Youth Hockey Association. His background also includes volunteer support and sponsorship for The Big Andrew Foundation’s local surf competition.

David J. Ballou brings decades of law firm leadership, title insurance experience, bar service, and community involvement to his work at Ballou Law. His career reflects steady professional engagement across Maine and Massachusetts, with a focus on practical legal service, real estate-related matters, and strong ties to southern Maine institutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney and Director, Ballou Law
• Member, York County Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Greater York Chamber of Commerce
• Former President, York County Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association, Real Estate and Title Section
• Former Board Member, several local organizations in southern Maine

Licensed State

• Maine
• Massachusetts

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colby College
  Bachelor of Arts

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