John Balitis - Best Lawyers

Overview

John Balitis counsels private sector clients and government agencies, including the Arizona legislature, on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters.

With more than 30 years of practice, he has represented clients before the EEOC, U.S. Department of Labor, NLRB, Arizona Civil Rights Division, Arizona Industrial Commission, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. He has also participated in drafting and testifying on employment-related legislation.

Experience

In addition to administrative and transactional counsel, John litigates employment-related disputes in state and federal courts. He has bench and jury trial experience, appeared before the Arizona Court of Appeals, and represented union employers in labor arbitrations.

He also has considerable experience with preliminary injunctions, training, investigations, and media commentary on employment law topics.

John also serves as a neutral arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and in private proceedings, handling both employment and commercial disputes.

Education and Affiliations

  • Education: University of Virginia School of Law, J.D. (1987)
  • Undergraduate: Dickinson College, B.A. summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa (1984)
  • Professional Memberships & Affiliations:
    • State Bar of Arizona (Admitted 1988)
    • State Bar of Colorado (Admitted 2018)
    • American Arbitration Association, Panel of Neutrals (Mediation & Arbitration)
    • Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
  • Community Involvement:
    • Board of Directors, Southwest Human Development
    • Board of Directors, Contemporary Forum
    • Former Board Member, Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, Inc.
    • Former Board Member, Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, Inc.

Honors and Awards

  • Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, AZ Big Media (2024, 2021)
  • Chambers USA, Labor & Employment Law – Band 3 (2019–2023); Band 4 (2015–2018)
  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™, Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Top 100 Lawyers, AZ Business Magazine (2023)
  • Best Lawyers in America (2010–2023): Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation – Labor & Employment
  • Az Business Leaders, Arizona Business Leaders Magazine (2020–2023)
  • Southwest Super Lawyers®, Employment & Labor (2013–2023)
  • Top Lawyer, Labor & Employment, Phoenix Magazine (2022)
  • 20 People to Know in the Law, Phoenix Business Journal (2016)

State(s) of Practice

  • Arizona
  • Colorado

Legal services in Arizona are provided by Aprio Legal, LLC. Legal services outside of Arizona are provided by Aprio Legal Americas, P.C.