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John J. Balitis

Aprio Legal

Scottsdale, AZ

Trusted adr attorney serving Scottsdale.

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John J. Balitis is an attorney based in Scottsdale, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on ADR, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Aprio Legal.

Based in
Scottsdale, ARIZONA
Experience
attorney
Known for
ADR · Employment · Litigation
  • Handles ADR, Employment, and Litigation matters from Scottsdale, ARIZONA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026).

About John J. Balitis: John J. Balitis is an attorney based in Scottsdale, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on ADR, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Aprio Legal.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

John J. Balitis represents clients in Scottsdale, Arizona across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About John J. Balitis

Mr. Balitis counsels private sector clients as well as government agencies, including the Arizona legislature, on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters. Over his 30 years of practice, he has represented clients in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Arizona Civil Rights Division, Arizona Industrial Commission, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Recognizing that some issues need to be resolved at the legislative level, Mr. Balitis has participated in drafting and testifying on Arizona employment-related legislation.

In addition to the administrative and transactional aspects of his practice, Mr. Balitis litigates employment-related disputes in federal and state courts, where he has both bench and jury trial experience and has appeared and argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals. He has considerable experience prosecuting and defending employment claims in preliminary injunction proceedings and representing union employers in labor arbitrations involving disputes under collective bargaining agreements. Mr. Balitis also is experienced in training, investigating, writing, speaking, publishing, and interacting with the media on employment-related topics and developments.

Mr. Balitis also serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association. He participates in proceedings in these capacities in Arizona and other jurisdictions.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Virginia

    J.D. · 1987

  • University of Virginia

    — · 1987

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Arizona, Arizona

    ACTIVE

  • Colorado, Colorado

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated™ (the highest rating available), by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Elected, Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in “Top 100 Lawyers for 2021,” AZ Big Media (2021)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Southwest Super Lawyers in the category of:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment and Labor (2013 - 2021)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listen in

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Az Business Leaders

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in the category of:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment & Labor Relations (2020 - 2022)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — for Leading Lawyers for Business

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor & Employment Law - Arizona - Band 3 (2019 - 2021)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor & Employment Law - Arizona - Band 4 (2015 - 2018)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in 20 People to Know in the Law,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Phoenix Business Journal

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — (2016)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in Best Arizona Attorneys (2012)

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Aprio Legal

15205 North Kierland Boulevard, Suite 200

Scottsdale, Arizona 15205

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  • What areas of law does John J. Balitis practice?

    John J. Balitis focuses on ADR, Employment, and Litigation.

  • Where is John J. Balitis located?

    John J. Balitis primarily serves clients in Scottsdale, Arizona, with an office at 15205 North Kierland Boulevard, Suite 200.

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