Paulette F. Balin - a Mentor, Ohio (OH) Social Security Disability Lawyer

Mentor Social Security Disability Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Social Security Disability 60%
Supplemental Security Income 20%
Long-Term Disability 20%

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Paulette F. Balin has been practicing law since 1978. She was raised in Timberlake, OH and went to Laurel School in Shaker Heights. In 1975, she graduated magna cum laude from Case Western Reserve University and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She received her law degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1978, and passed the Ohio Bar in 1978 and the Florida Bar in 1980.

Paulette first opened her practice in Cleveland in 1980 and has been in private practice for 40 years. She has broad experience and success in handling Social Security Disability, SSI, and Long-Term Disability cases. Her legal experience covers cases addressing a large spectrum of physical and mental impairments from arthritis, low back pain, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, obesity, insomnia, and migraine headaches to the more exotic diseases such as Lyme disease, hemophilia, lupus, necrotizing fasciitis, and pressure induced urticaria and more.

She has practiced at all administrative and Federal Court levels. She has argued cases successfully in Federal Court, and in the Federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, helping to create good legal precedents for the disabled.

Paulette is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ohio and Florida Supreme Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio.

She is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, and a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.

Paulette is a frequent speaker before other attorneys, physicians, and mental health professionals on her niche area of law. Paulette has represented thousands of disability claimants all over Ohio as well as other states including Florida, California, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Nevada, Michigan, West Virginia, and Arizona.

Awards and Honors

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Honors

Above and Beyond - Women's Space, 1985
Martindale Hubbell 40 Year Anniversary, 1978-2018
Outstanding Young Women of America, 1981

Other Sources of Feedback About Paulette F. Balin

Included on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 1978
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 1975
  B.A.
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Major: History & English

Current Employment Position(s)

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Founder and Managing Principal 
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Past Positions

Ohio State Court of Appeals 11th District, Law Clerk to Presiding Judge, 1978 - 1979
Berger & Kirshenbaum, Associate, 1979 - 1980

References

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Louise Mosher
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Marcia Margolius
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Languages

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English
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Spanish
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Classes and Seminars

Speaker, Portage Path, 2018
Speaker, Signature Health, 2013
Speaker, Beacon Health
Speaker, Ohio Association of Justice, 2015

Pro Bono Activities

Women's Space Board, 1980 - 1990
Legal Aid Society, 1980 - 1994
WEAL, 1984 - 1985
Cleveland Women Lawyer's Association, 1980

Representative Clients

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Disabled workers
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Disabled children
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Injured workers
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Veterans
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Representative Cases

Germany-Johnson v. Comm'r of Social Security
- Citation: 313 Fed. Appx. 771
- Court: 6th Circuit
- Year: 2008

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 1978
Florida, 1980
U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2006
U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1979
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2008

Other Affiliations

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, 1980 - Present (Member)
Lake County Bar Association, 1978 - Present (Member)
Ohio State Bar Association, 1980 - Present
Florida Bar Association, 1980 - Present (Member)
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, 1994 - Present (Sustaining Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Alpha Theta

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By Anonymous on Jan. 12, 2021

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Excellent response time. Always kept me in the loop. Can't go wrong with choosing them.

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By Anonymous on Feb. 10, 2026
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I am thrilled with the outcome of my social security case, thanks to Paulette Balin & team! Their expertise and dedication made a huge difference. From start to finish, they guided me through the process with compassion and professionalism. If you're looking for a top-notch social security attorney in Ohio, look no further. Five stars isn't enough! Thanks again to Paulette F Balin and her fighting team!
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By Dan C. on Apr. 30, 2023
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Balin Law - Mentor OH: My experience was exceptional with Balin Law - each person I worked with starting with Attorney Balin was professional, knowledgeable and very attentive to my specific issues, both on-going and new concerns - I would recommend highly Balin Law to anyone who is involved with or initiating social security disability issues. Excellent effort and result on my behalf. Thank you Attorney Balin, Attorney Chad and Cynthia. Dan Chessin Aurora, OH

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Many thanks for the lovely review. Perseverance and good file development and hearing preparation are critical. So happy we were able to help.

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