
Allison Wilma Ballentine, Insurance Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Senior CounselatHartline Barger LLP
Houston, TX
Practicing insurance in Houston since 2016.
- 10+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admission
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Allison Wilma Ballentine is a senior counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Allison has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hartline Barger LLP.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Allison Wilma Ballentine: Allison Wilma Ballentine is a senior counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Allison has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hartline Barger LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Allison takes on
Allison concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Allison handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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Wrongful Death
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Insurance cases in Houston, Texas
Allison takes insurance matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allison agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Houston, Texas
Allison takes litigation matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allison agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas
Allison takes personal injury matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allison agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Houston, Texas
Allison takes product liability matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allison agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Houston, Texas
Allison takes real estate matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allison agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Allison Wilma Ballentine — insurance lawyer in Houston
Allison Wilma Ballentine is a senior counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Allison has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hartline Barger LLP.
Allison Wilma Ballentine is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury/wrongful death, premises liability and 3 other areas of law. Allison received a B.S.N. degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2011, and has been licensed for 10 years. Allison practices at Hartline Barger LLP in Houston, TX.
Working with Allison on a insurance matter
Allison Wilma Ballentine is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury/wrongful death, premises liability and 3 other areas of law. Allison received a B.S.N. degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2011, and has been licensed for 10 years. Allison practices at Hartline Barger LLP in Houston, TX.
Clients Allison works with
Allison reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Tulane University Law School
J.D. · 2016
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
B.S.N. · 2011
Jurisdictions
Allison's state bar admissions
Texas U.S. District
2016 · ACTIVE
Allison studied at J.D. in Tulane University Law School and B.S.N. in Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Law school and academic background
Allison completed J.D. in Tulane University Law School and B.S.N. in Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Allison runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Allison Wilma Ballentine's office in Houston
Allison's primary office is at 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1800, Houston, TX, 77056. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hartline Barger LLP
1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1800
Houston, TX 77056
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How to hire Allison Wilma Ballentine — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Allison usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Allison charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Allison's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Allison will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Allison
Allison discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Allison confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Allison's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Allison Wilma Ballentine
How much does it cost to hire Allison for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Allison walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Allison offer a free consultation?
Allison charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Allison's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Allison's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Texas typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Allison gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Allison take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Allison is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Allison will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Allison?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Allison will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Allison accepting new insurance clients right now?
Allison's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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