O. Shane Balloun

O. Shane Balloun is a shareholder of Balloun Law Professional Corporation in Bellingham, Washington. His current practice includes complex corporate structures, admiralty and maritime law, trusts and estates, civil litigation, and appeals. He also has experience with business, securities, and intellectual property matters. His work combines advice on commercial arrangements with representation in disputes involving companies, ownership interests, and other legal obligations.

Balloun earned an A.B. in Mathematics from Cornell University, where he attended as a Dean’s Scholar. He received a J.D. with honors from the University of Wyoming in 2011 and an LL.M. in Admiralty from Tulane University Law School in 2012. His academic work provides a foundation for matters involving litigation, complex transactions, appellate arguments, and maritime legal issues that require careful legal analysis.

Before entering legal practice, Balloun worked in Silicon Valley in the hard disk drive industry and later at Google. He served on teams involved in launching Gmail and Google Product Search. His practice has also involved business transactions and commercial disputes for clients in innovative industries. His experience in technology operations informs his approach to corporate relationships, intellectual property concerns, and conflicts arising from business activities.

O. Shane Balloun is licensed to practice in California, Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, and Texas. His federal admissions include several district courts, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He draws on industry experience and legal training when advising on business structures, handling civil disputes, and evaluating questions involving maritime law, estates, and appeals. His practice emphasizes the legal and operational dimensions of commercial decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Es Berry Law PC
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Cornell University
  A.B. in Mathematics

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