Probate and Estate Administration

Juvenile Law 

Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Insolvency Litigation, and Debt Relief

When you lose a loved one, much is involved in picking up the pieces. The last thing you need is to have to deal with all the legal red tape. Let us do that for you. That is where we excel. We have helped hundreds of families just like yours. 

We also draft documents to clarify your wishes for your loved ones, including wills, durable financial powers of attorney, and healthcare powers of attorney. These instruments are the best insurance against the squandering of your hard earned assets and can save your heirs thousands in legal bills. 

A significant part of our practice involves defending parents accused of unfitness in Fayette County Juvenile Court.  At Ballard Law, we are committed to providing effective representation for parents facing allegations of deprivation and abuse. We understand nothing is more important to you than the welfare of your children. 

Early in a case, we seek to leverage our relationships with Fayette County DFCS personnel to reunify our parents with their children. In some instances, quick action can prevent parents from ever losing custody.  In a worse case scenario where a client is facing the termination of their parental rights, we are prepared to zealously and skillfully fight the State's allegations in court. 

Prior to joining Ballard Law, David Ballard worked for Kelley, Lovett, & Blakey, P.C., a highly regarded bankruptcy firm that has provided professional solutions to financial problems for over thirty years.  David has appeared on behalf of clients in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts throughout Georgia, including Columbus, Valdosta, Macon, Atlanta, Athens, Gainesville, and Newnan. 

Since joining BLO, David has helped many individuals and businesses in  Metro Atlanta and the surrounding area eliminate and restructure debt by filing for relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. David also represents select creditors and protects their interests in bankruptcy matters, state court receivership cases and insolvency litigation. 

Divorce and Family Law

Criminal Defense 

 Civil Litigation 

One of our busiest practice areas involves divorce and family law matters in Fayette, Spalding, Pike, Upson,  Coweta, and Henry Counties.  We also defend and prosecute TPOs and restraining orders. 

In a perfect world, it would not matter who your lawyer is. In our world it does. This is especially true when divorce throws your life into turmoil. The decisions you make during this tumultuous time will affect you and your loved ones for many years to come. Don't go through this alone. We will be your guide, your counselor, and your protector. 

Ballard Law Office has a long and proud tradition of providing excellent representation for individuals accused of committing criminal violations. Today, we continue to protect the rights of those facing felony or misdemeanor charges in Fayette, Henry, Spalding, Pike, Upson and Coweta Counties, including allegations of armed robbery, sex offenses, theft, domestic violence, drug possession, and drug trafficking. We also have extensive experience handling DUI (alcohol and drug) cases in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Fayette County, Coweta County, and other jurisdictions in Metro Atlanta. We keep abreast of all recent case law and scientific developments related to DUI so we can provide our clients with the best possible defense.

The attorneys at Ballard Law Office are  familiar with Fayette County's prosecutors, city solicitors, and judges.  We also know our community well and attempt to use that knowledge to anticipate how local juries may respond to different arguments.  

Whether you have been falsely accused, overcharged, or merely fear overly harsh consequences, we are here to help.  We will talk with you honestly about your case, identify ways we may be able to help, and zealously defend you in court. 

The attorneys at Ballard Law Office have successfully resolved a wide-variety of civil lawsuits for both plaintiffs and defendants in magistrate, state, superior and federal courts throughout Metro Atlanta. 

The bulk of our litigation practice involves business disputes. Our attorneys have represented banks in collection actions, debtors in contract and credit card suits, property owners in real estate disputes,  out-of-state judgment creditors in domestication matters, employees in non-compete litigation, and small businesses in wage and hour cases. We also welcome the opportunity to help individuals injured in automobile collisions and other accidents receive just compensation from wealthy insurance companies. 

Whether you are engaged in a high stakes contract dispute or have suffered personal injury because of someone else's negligence, Ballard Law Office is here to help.