Matt Ballenger
About Matt Ballenger
Matt Ballenger is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2027. Matt Ballenger is recognized in the following practice area:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Ballenger & Roche Law Firm
Education: University of Baltimore, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Baltimore, MD
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