More than 100 Balch & Bingham attorneys are recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers utilizes a peer-reviewed survey in which attorneys rank the professional abilities of colleagues within the same geographical area. Additionally, 50 Balch attorneys are individually recognized by Chambers USA as leading attorneys. Nine attorneys earned a Band 1 ranking within their practice areas, the highest ranking awarded.
Recently, Balch was named a leader in diversity by The Birmingham Business Journal in its 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Awards. The firm was recognized in the ‘Outstanding Initiative or Program’ category for our work in establishing and implementing Balch Business Boost, a program that supports entrepreneurs of color and/or women-owned businesses and start-ups with free or low-cost legal services. In addition, Stan Blanton, managing partner, was named a 2022 Diversity Awards Winner by the Birmingham Business Journal. Stan was recognized in the ‘Individual Award’ category, which honors leaders who have proven to be champions of diversity in their companies, their industries and the metro Birmingham community.
