Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 71.

HARRY BALLINGER  is a member of the well known law firm of Reynolds, Ballinger
& Hutson of Seattle, and a lawyer whose acquaintance throughout the State is
extensive.  Mr. Ballinger was born in illinois in 1869.  His common schooling
was had in the public schools of Kansas, following which he attendeed high
school, from which he graduated when fourteen years of age.  His legal
training was had in the University of Kansas, from which he graduated, when
seventeen years of age, with the degree of LL. B., but was admitted to the bar
when sisteen.  It was in 1907 that Mr. Ballinger came to Seattle, and during
the same year the firm of which he is now a member was established.  Like the
majority of successful Lawyers he prefers to keep his clients out of costly
litigation, and in this connection has saved them much expense.  His cases are
carefully prepared before entering truakm abd energebcues are guarded against.
Mr. Ballinger prefers a strong argument before the courts though engaging
actively in jury trials.  His knowledge of law has been many times
demonstrated, when pitted against the foremost attoneys of the state.  Mr.
Ballinger was married, in 1898, to Miss Margaret Trumbull, and the couple have
one child.  Douglas T. Ballinger, who is practicing in association with his
father.  He is a member of the Elks' club, Artic club and the Press club, as
well as a member of the city, state and national bar associations.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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