Profile
Dedicated Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Representation
Ballenger and Roche, LLC is a premier trial law firm located in the iconic World Trade Center Baltimore at the Inner Harbor. Founded in 2019 by partners Matt R. Ballenger and John R. Roche, the firm brings together over 35 years of combined legal experience. Matt Ballenger, a former Army medic and aerospace engineer, has been practicing since 1991 and is known for his technical precision in complex medical cases. John Roche, recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, brings a background in defense litigation, giving him unique insight into how insurance companies operate. If you need to find a medical malpractice lawyer who can navigate intricate surgical errors or hire a personal injury attorney for a serious accident, Ballenger and Roche offers the aggressive advocacy and detailed preparation you need.
Areas of Practice
The firm specializes in high-stakes litigation where the details matter most. Their core practice areas include:
- Medical Malpractice: Representing victims of surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries. Matt Ballenger’s medical background is a key asset in these cases.
- Personal Injury: Handling cases involving car crashes, truck accidents, and slip and fall incidents.
- Products Liability: Advocating for consumers harmed by defective medical devices or dangerous commercial products.
- Workers’ Compensation: Helping injured employees secure the benefits they are entitled to under Maryland law.
- Police Brutality and Civil Rights: Fighting for justice in cases of excessive force and wrongful incarceration.
A Client-Centered Philosophy
At Ballenger and Roche, the client always comes first. The firm was built on the belief that every case deserves a strategy tailored to its unique facts, not a cookie-cutter approach. They operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no legal fees unless they recover compensation for you. This commitment to accessibility ensures that justice is not reserved only for the wealthy. With a reputation for taking cases to trial rather than settling for less, they have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for their clients.
Inner Harbor Location
The office is situated in Suite 2341 of the World Trade Center Baltimore, the world’s tallest pentagonal building designed by I.M. Pei. Located at 401 East Pratt Street, the office offers stunning views of the harbor and is easily accessible from all parts of the city.
Specializing In
Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Injury, Police Misconduct
Address & Location
Located directly on the waterfront in the vibrant Inner Harbor area of downtown Baltimore.
Building Location
This is a 29-story skyscraper known as the Baltimore World Trade Center. This iconic pentagonal building is situated next to the 9/11 Memorial of Maryland and the National Aquarium.
Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of the Baltimore World Trade Center, proceed through the lobby, and take the elevator to the 23rd floor to reach Suite 2341.
Parking Details
Paid parking options are available at nearby multi-storey facilities, including the Water Street Garage, as well as public surface lots in the surrounding blocks.
Public Transit
Served by Baltimore City Department of Transportation Route ORANGE (Eastbound); nearest stop is at Inner Harbor Eastbound.
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