Colby Balkenbush
About Colby Balkenbush
Colby Balkenbush is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Colby Balkenbush is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial LLC
Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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