About Us

Integrity, Experience, Commitment!
Over the years, I have had the privilege to help many clients recover damages from injuries they have suffered due to the negligent actions of others. We represent people who have suffered injuries at the workplace, during recreational activities, or in automobile, trucking, railroad or aviation accidents.We are proud of our legacy of excellence -- a highly effective and experienced team of attorneys, investigators, and support staff. We provide high-quality legal expertise, resources, and support representing ordinary people who may have limited or no financial means to devote to the cost of litigation

As a lawyer, a husband, and a father I understand what it means when loved ones need help. Our philosophy is to treat each client as a close friend, and to work hard with integrity and commitment.

We are dedicated to the fight for the rights of the injured. We strive to bring high quality legal representation to ordinary people who may have limited or no financial resources to pursue justice.

Multilingual
Communication is one if not the most important factor when it comes to legal services. With the law being confusing & constantly changing it is important that our clients understand each step of the process. With many clients having English as a second language it can be even more difficult to grasp what is happening. At our office, one of us is likely to speak your language.

Haitham Edward Ballout, Counselor at Law
Known for his generosity, his kindness, expertise as a lawyer and overall great attitude, Haitham has been servicing the San Francisco Bay Area legal services for 17 years.

Education
* Golden Gate University, School of Law, San Francisco, CA. Juris Doctor, 1989
* Cambridge University, Cambridge, England (comparative law)
* University of Sienna, Sienna, Italy
* San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. (Bachelor of Science, Engineering, 1982)

Membership
* Member of California State Bar-1990
* American Immigration Lawyers Association
* San Mateo Trial Lawyers Association
* Plaintiffs' Committee, Swiss Air Crash (Sept. 2, 1998)
* Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit

LAW OFFICES OF HAITHAM EDWARD BALLOUT

Mills Building, 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 416,
San Francisco, California 94104 - map & directions
Telephone: ( 415) 434-1234

1290 Howard Avenue, Suite 300
Burlingame, California 94010
Telephone: (650) 373-1122 - map & directions

No Case Is Too Big - We Are Here For You

"I thrive on challenging cases - no case is too big. On behalf of my clients, I have sued Home Depot, Starbucks, Swiss Air, United Airlines, American Airlines, Safeway, Shell Oil, the State of California, California Department of Corrections, O'Connor Hospital, the Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Government, among other defendants in both state and federal courts. Ask me about the published opinions by the 9th Circuit."

H. Ballout

"We are ecstatic -- I am so grateful for your genuine and honest guidance"

Judy

"You're the best. Haitham has always gone the extra step to make things work. It was easy to see he was the lawyer I wanted to work with from the first time we met"

Mike

"I had full confidence in you from the moment we met"

Clare & Sean

"Your appeal was persuasive and your client was well served by your efforts today"

Stanley

"You are a very honest and helpful man"

Minister Counselor