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Overview

Robert Ballinger is a shareholder in the firm’s Real Estate and Business/Corporate Departments. Robert focuses his work in representing clients with the purchase, sale,  development, and financing of commercial real estate projects. In addition, Robert works with both landlords and tenants during the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases. He also has experience preparing easements, mortgages, notes, and deeds.

On the corporate side, Robert advises clients on the governance and management of partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. Robert has also worked on different forms of business transactions, including acquisitions and partnership buyouts.

In addition to being named a 2025 Dayton Business Journal “Forty Under 40” recipient, Robert was named a 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023 Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch.  Ones to Watch recognize lawyers who have been in private practice less than 10 years in the U.S. and like traditional Best Lawyers awards, is based entirely on peer review.  He was also named a 2025 Super Lawyers’ “Rising Star.”

Recognition + Awards

Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 2025

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 2017
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2018

Education

The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
J.D. – 2017
Honors: cum laude

The Ohio State University, B.A. – 2014
Honors: cum laude
Major: Political Science

Professional

Ohio State Bar Association
Dayton Bar Association

Community

Board Member, Board of Directors, The Contemporary Dayton (Former President of the of the Board)
Board Member, Dayton Chapter, NAIOP
Vice President, Board of Directors NAIOP, Ohio
President, Board of Directors, NAIOP, Ohio

Our Practices

Our attorneys have experience in the issues that business owners and entrepreneurs frequently face:
For nearly every type of business, real estate is a crucial component of success. For property owners, managers, developers and construction companies, commercial property issues are an everyday facet of business, and skillful solutions to those issues are essential to success of the business. Even if your company is not directly involved in the real estate industry, your place of business — whether purchased or leased — is a critical investment.
At Coolidge Wall, we understand how intimidating business issues like organization, internal governance and contract negotiation can be. As a client, you can expect our corporate and business lawyers to become thoroughly familiar with your business goals and operations. We then draw on the full experience of a distinguished staff of attorneys to help you make wise decisions for your business — from incorporation onward.
Litigation is one of the most challenging aspects of legal practice, one that not every attorney is prepared to handle. Coolidge Wall's team of seasoned litigators have experience with all types of disputes: civil and administrative litigation, appeals, and even select criminal matters.
At Coolidge Wall, we believe that a company’s workforce is its most important asset. However, managing personnel issues and striking the balance between attracting talent and keeping workforce expenses manageable can be a difficult and delicate task. Employers can easily make mistakes that lead to litigation, overcompensation or morale difficulties. Our labor and employment attorneys are well acquainted with labor trends and employment law and use that knowledge to provide our clients with creative and cost-effective advice.
The Ohio workers’ compensation system fills a legitimate need and was designed for administrative convenience. But for businesses of all sizes, workers’ compensation issues can be a nightmare. Employers trust the workers’ compensation practice team at Coolidge Wall to provide informed counsel and competent representation regarding these important issues.
Tax is a universal issue for every business in the United States. The record keeping, planning and preparation that is necessary to keep your tax affairs in order and avoid paying more than you should touches every aspect of your operation.

Our clients trust the attorneys of Coolidge Wall with their important estate planning and probate needs.  Our team is experienced in all aspects of estate planning and probate law, including wills and trusts, estate tax planning, probate administration, and business succession.

Our extensive transactional and civil work in the private sector has provided our team of attorneys at Coolidge Wall with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to provide public sector entities with competent legal counsel for a wide range of issues.

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Coolidge Wall offers a diverse array of legal practice areas and business insight for our clients. Let our history, reputation and knowledge work for your business-no matter where you are. Contact us to learn how we can contribute to your company’s success.
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