Expert Witness · Mediator · Risk Management Authority
When you go to court, you play to win. That often means more than just presenting facts; you need clarity, credibility, and compelling insights, which is exactly what John Ballinger provides. He has over 35 years in risk management, 20 years in insurance-related fields, and trial strategy consulting.
John has more than 15,000 hours of claims and underwriting experience. John’s reports are regularly credited with helping attorneys resolve their cases. He has a deep bench knowledge in policy form interpretation, insurance claims management, and trial prep strategy for insurance-related cases.
Decades of applied experience, translated into clear analysis attorneys can use.
“The knowing take advantage of the unknowing.”We Help the Unknowing!
John has served as expert witness or trial strategy consultant on more than 110 complex insurance cases. In every single one, his expert reports and analysis have helped the attorneys move toward a settlement or resolution. His letters carry weight because he has the deep bench knowledge to provide precise analysis.
Most expert witnesses have a narrow lane. John holds a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Civil Mediator license, an agent license, a broker license, a surplus lines insurance license, and a public adjuster license, all active. He has worked on cases from multiple sides: as a broker, adjuster, risk manager, trial consultant, and mediator, providing counsel with a unique point of view.
John’s military career spans from operations in Desert Storm to Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom. He spent his entire career in the United States Army in aviation maintenance and safety, earning multiple commendations including the Army Commendation Medal for Operation Enduring Freedom. He brings that same standard of documentation, methodology, and accountability to every case he touches.
John works across the full spectrum of insurance and risk litigation. Below are the primary case types he is retained for.
Selected engagements
A partial list of cases in which John has served as expert witness, trial strategy consultant, or co-mediator.
View Recent Case History →Expert Witness / Trial Strategy
Expert Witness
Mediator / Consultant
Expert Witness / Deposition
Expert Witness
Mediation, Trial Consultant
Expert Witness
Trial Consultant / Expert Witness
Co-Mediator
Expert Witness
Trial Consultant / Expert Witness
Trial Consultant
Trial Strategy
Trial Strategy
Attorneys across the country retain John when the insurance and risk questions in their case are too complex to leave to chance. Reach out to discuss your case.
