Stephanie Balmer
Stephanie is happy to have returned to Duluth, her hometown, where she lives with her husband and two children. She graduated from The Marshall School in 1998 to attend the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where she graduated in 2001. She then attended William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul where she received her juris doctorate in 2005. She spends her free time reading, enjoying local music, playing and coaching soccer, skiing, curling, and being with her family.
Stephanie has served as President of the 11th District New Lawyers section and coordinates the legal services for the yearly Homeless Connect event in Duluth. She has also been recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ for 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 by Minnesota Law & Politics, an honor given to 2.5% of Minnesota attorneys under 40 years old or in practice for 10 years or less. Stephanie is a member of the 11th District Bar Association Board and the United Way Board of Directors.
Contact Information
Stephanie M. Balmer
Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer
1200 Alworth Building
306 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802-1800
Phone: (218) 723-1990
Fax (218) 723-1931
E-mail:
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Current Employment Position
Associate Attorney
Areas of Practice
Personal injury, workers’ compensation, employment (employees and former employees), general civil litigation, short- and long-term disability, and Social Security disability
Bar Admissions
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (2006)
Minnesota (2005)
Wisconsin (2007)
Education
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D. 2005
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, B.A. 2001
Professional Associations and Memberships
Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ)
Minnesota State Bar Association
11th District Bar Association
Minnesota Women Lawyers
Honors
Latest News
Insurance Claim Delays Deliver Massive Profits To Industry By Shorting Customers
WASHINGTON -- Unlike many other businesses, the insurance industry is bound by law to act in good faith with its customers. Because of their protective role in the lives of ordinary citizens, insurers have long operated as semi-public trusts. But since the mid-1990s, a new profit-hungry model, combined with weak regulation, has upended that ancient social contract. Read More
We are pleased to announce that Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer received recognition in the 2011 - 2012 U.S.News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. These rankings are defined by practice area, both nationally and by metropolitan areas. Read More
Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer sponsored the second annual Women's Herstory Luncheon held by PAVSA on March 31, 2011 at Northland Country Club in Duluth. PAVSA is a Duluth organization based on supporting, educating, and advocating for the elimination of sexual violence.
Volunteer Attorney of the Year for 2011Jim Balmer was named Volunteer Attorney of the Year for 2011, following Bill Thompson's and Sean Quinn's receipt of the same award for 2009 and 2010, respectively. Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer was also named Volunteer Law Firm of the year for 2011. These awards are issued by the Northeastern Minnesota Volunteer Attorney Program as a result of the free legal work provided to those in need in the community.