‘Formidable Opponents’: Three generations of Ballins carry the torch
From Marvin to Leslie to Blake, these defense attorneys’ reputation precedes them
Attorney Leslie Ballin (left) stands with his son Blake Ballin, in front of a portrait of his late father Marvin Ballin in their Downtown offices. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Marvin was the entertainer. Leslie is the legal technician and smooth operator. Blake is a hybrid of the two. The firm known as Ballin, Ballin & Fishman has a reputation as defense attorneys.
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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