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Joshua Paul Bannister

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Avvo Rating7.4
  • Little Falls, NY
  • Licensed for 5 years
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About Joshua

Joshua served our country as a Marine officer, achieved the rank of Captain, and deployed to the Middle East three times. A Magna Cum Laude from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Joshua is admitted to practice law in New York. Joshua has experience handling a variety of cases and gives 100% to everything he does. Joshua practices criminal defense including DWI's, felonies, parole violations, SORA hearings, misdemeanors, and traffic tickets. Joshua also practices civil litigation including personal injury, commercial litigation, family law, and divorce. Joshua also handles transactional matters such as real estate closings and the probate and administration of estates. Reasonable payment plans accepted. 

Practice areas

OtherProbateDivorce and separationReal estateCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 20%

    I handle: felonies; misdemeanors; violations; traffic tickets; SORA hearings; parole violations; and, criminal appeals.

    5 years

  2. Real estate: 20%

    I handle both commercial & personal real estate closings.

    5 years

  3. Divorce and separation: 20%

    I handle pre- & post-nuptial agreements, contested & uncontested divorces, and enforcement of court orders.

    5 years

  4. Probate: 20%

    I handle the probate and administration of estates.

    5 years

  1. Corporate and incorporation: 20%

    I handle incorporation for New York business entities as well as routine commercial litigation.

    5 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

598 E. Monroe St.
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598 E. Monroe St.
LITTLE FALLS, NY, 13365

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 201510/30/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top Contributor - Criminal DefenseAvvo2016
Certificate of Merit: Slavery & TraffickingThomas M Cooley Law School2014
Certificate of Merit: Criminal ProcedureThomas M Cooley Law School2013
Certificate of Merit: Business OrganizationsThomas M Cooley Law School2013
Navy Achievement MedalUnited States Marine Corps Reserve2011
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney & Counselor at LawThe Bannister Law Firm, PLLC2015 - Present
Student AttorneyOneida County Public Defender2014 - 2014
Student AttorneyWashtenaw County Public Defender's Office2014 - 2014
CaptainUnited States Marine Corps Reserve2003 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Herkimer County Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2015
Lancaster Bible CollegeBachelor of Science in Bible2002

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LLC process

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Josh was my saving grace during my LLC Filing. It was something I hated to think about doing , because I feared the paperwork process. Josh took it and made it seem like the easiest thing in the world to do. I highly reccomend Josh to anyone looking for an Attorney who gets things done and done right.
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Congratulations Josh on the opening of your new office! You serve your clients well with your strong advocacy, research and writing skills. You have earned the respect of your colleagues and that says a lot. Best wishes !
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Mr Bannister was assigned to defend me in a custody case started by my ex-wife. The last time I dealt with a public defender I never spoke to or met the person until minutes before the trial. Mr Bannister called and texted me the day he was assigned. We had several conversations and met with me early on the morning of the hearing. Very professional and very caring about my case. Things went fantastic in court that morning and we were victorious. I highly recommend Mr Bannister and would definitely use his services again ( though I truly hope I never need to )

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George Conway, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 12, 2016
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I thank you for your service to our country as a Marine and to your community through your law practice. Keep up the great work.

Todd Bennett, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 14, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Joshua is a very knowledgeable and hard working criminal defense attorney.

Kevin O'Leary, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Jan 31, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Robert Spencer, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Jan 13, 2020
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Amanda Chiarello

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Brian Di Pietro, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 17, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Having received his legal education from Thomas M Cooley Law School he is prepared to represent his clients with knowledge and intensity.

Pete Singh

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bannister is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for his clients.

Nicole Bikakis

Attorney Bannister is a skilled and well respected professional. I endorse this lawyer.

Rahul Aggarwal

An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

Jeannine Goche, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 28, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. He has impressive credentials, is well respected in the legal community and highly praised by his clients.

Dalen Hanna, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 15, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.

Cheddi Jagan II, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Apr 28, 2017
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Mark Rowe, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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Attorney Joshua Paul Bannister is a powerful advocate for his clients. He is always prepared and very successful in the courtroom. The client who trusts his case to Justin makes a wise decision, and I highly recommend his work.

Walter Hnot,, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Mar 20, 2017
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Joshua is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.

Matthew Medaglia

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bannister is an expert in his areas of practice. He served our country as a Marine and is also a valuable contributor to the AVVO community.

James Ponton, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 14, 2017
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Josh has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for his clients.

Somair Alam, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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Joshua is an excellent attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation.

Peter Depew, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bannister provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers.

Kevin Neiman

Attorney Bannister is respected by colleagues and is dedicated to the field and his clients. He is a relentless attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. He is dedicated, strategic, and compassionate. I endorse this attorney because, in addition to those qualities, I know that he can be trusted to handle the case to the best of his ability.

Matthew Henry, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2017
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Joshua is a well respected and highly effective attorney. He's a fellow Marine. He's a great lawyer and an asset to the profession. Any client would be well served by his representation. I highly and happily endorse him.

Gregory Cade, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
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I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Joshua among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation.

Shakti Vadgama

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