Troy W. Ballard, Attorney at Law

Troy W. Ballard is a Hawaiʻi attorney and solo practitioner based in Honolulu. He operates a general law practice focused on providing practical, client-centered legal services to individuals, families, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community-based clients.

Troy’s primary practice areas include labor and employment matters, contract drafting and review, trusts and estates, wills, and probate, among other matters. As a general practitioner, he helps clients navigate a range of legal needs, from reviewing and preparing agreements, advising on workplace and compliance issues, assisting with estate planning, and guiding families through probate and trust administration.

Before opening his own practice, Troy built a broad legal and public service background in education law, governance, administrative law, Native Hawaiian Rights, and community advocacy. This experience informs his practical approach to legal problem-solving and his understanding of how legal decisions affect people, organizations, and communities.

Troy is also an educator and public service leader. He has taught higher education law and legal writing at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, served in school governance leadership, and remained active in efforts related to educational equity and institutional accountability. His practice reflects those same values: careful preparation, responsive communication, and a commitment to helping clients understand their options before making important decisions.