About Nancy L.
Nancy L. Ballast earned her J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2013 after completing her studies beginning in 2010. She entered law school after undergraduate work and finished at Cooley at a time when many graduates moved quickly into courtroom and transactional practice. The law degree set the stage for a steady, hands-on start to her legal career.
Her earliest legal roles were in court and in private practice. In 2012 she served as a clerk for the Kent County Circuit Court, gaining day-to-day exposure to case management and local procedure. That same year she worked as an extern for Diann J. Landers, a placement that added practical litigation experience and client contact. Those positions gave her a practical foundation before she took on research work in 2013 for Gary Segatti and Associates.
Also in 2013 she opened her own practice, creating the Law Office of Nancy L. Ballast PLLC. Launching a solo firm early in her career meant handling a broad range of tasks — from intake and client counseling to drafting pleadings and appearing in court. Her time as a research lawyer and as a court clerk informed how she structures cases and prepares evidence. The mix of roles during those formative years shaped how she approaches legal problems and interacts with opposing counsel and judges.
Ballast is licensed to practice in Michigan and is admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. That combination allows her to represent clients in state proceedings and to carry matters into federal appellate work when necessary. Over the years she has balanced courtroom appearances with written advocacy, relying on the procedural skills she developed early in her career.
Colleagues describe her work style as methodical and practical; clients point to clear communication and steady handling of procedural matters. She has maintained a solo practice model since founding her firm, which requires constant attention to both the law and the day-to-day demands of running a business. Her practice history reflects an emphasis on thorough preparation and responsiveness.
She currently operates the Law Office of Nancy L. Ballast PLLC and focuses on providing legal services to clients in Michigan and before the Sixth Circuit.
