Mr. Balena’s staff includes Mr. Ed Hand who works in client relations with Mr. Balena’s office. Mr. Hand has been associated with Mr. Balena for more than a decade. If you have been injured, Mr. Hand will be available immediately to meet with you. Together with Mr. Bruce Montgomery, also with Mr. Balena’s office, these staff members will be happy to obtain information from you with respect to your injuries and to immediately arrange for you to meet with Mr. Balena.

Mr. Hand and Mr. Montgomery are seasoned and knowledgeable staff who provide immediate support and assistance to the injured claimant.

Daily contact between Dan and Ed allows clients access to the information they need to remain informed about their files and the progress of their cases. It ensures that the process runs smoothly and effectively. The majority of cases settle prior to trial but, should a trial be required, Dan has extensive courtroom experience in both jury and non-jury trials. You can rely on the experience and expertise of Daniel J. Balena. He is highly respected throughout the legal, medical and insurance communities.

Ed Hand, Client Relations - Specializing in Client Care. Ed understands his clients' needs. He was the victim of a serious car accident that ended his career and left him physically and financially spent. To this day Ed still suffers from a permanent hearing loss.

He knows the trauma a family can experience after a catastrophic accident and he knows what it takes to overcome the countless hurdles between accident and recovery or settlement. He had sued for losses through another lawyer with limited success and was eventually referred to Daniel J. Balena. Mr. Balena turned Ed's case around. It ended the financial nightmare and changed his life forever.

Through their close association, Ed has been able to help hundreds of people and their families. Clients benefit from Ed's experience, support and friendship to overcome traumatic circumstances and to rebuild their lives. His reputation in the industry is above reproach and he has built a network of contacts to help his clients with their needs. His best references are his past clients whose testimonials tell of the compassion and support first hand. His clients are his number one priority and they benefit from 24 hour, 7 day a week access and availability.

“I’ve had to develop very strong research skills. In this profession you have to marshal a variety of resources in order to get things done quickly and effectively for clients, most often in the midst of disaster.”

“There is an endless paperwork jungle our clients must endure, from insurance companies, the medical profession and from different levels of government. Having someone show them the way lets them concentrate on the important things happening with their lives. I just try to make the entire process easier and ultimately more rewarding for our clients.” “I’ve dealt with a variety of firms in this industry and no one does it better. We keep the client’s peace of mind as a focal point of our business.