Joshua Paul Bannister
About Joshua
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
11 years
11 years
11 years
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Joshua Paul Bannister
598 E. Monroe St., LITTLE FALLS, NY, 13365
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Joshua Paul Bannister's Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Erica | August 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney
LLC process
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...
Posted by John | August 15, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Peer Review
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 !
Posted by Jon | August 11, 2015
Best ever
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 ea...
Joshua Paul Bannister's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joshua is a very knowledgeable and hard working criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bannister is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"Attorney Bannister is a skilled and well respected professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has impressive credentials, is well respected in the legal community and highly praised by his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Apr 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Joshua is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"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."
"Josh has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for his clients."
"Joshua is an excellent attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Contributor - Criminal Defense, Avvo
2014
Certificate of Merit: Slavery & Trafficking, Thomas M Cooley Law School
2013
Certificate of Merit: Criminal Procedure, Thomas M Cooley Law School
2013
Certificate of Merit: Business Organizations, Thomas M Cooley Law School
2011
Navy Achievement Medal, United States Marine Corps Reserve
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney & Counselor at Law, The Bannister Law Firm, PLLC
2014 - 2014
Student Attorney, Oneida County Public Defender
2014 - 2014
Student Attorney, Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office
2003 - 2011
Captain, United States Marine Corps Reserve
Associations
2015 - Present
Herkimer County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Bachelor of Science in Bible
Languages
English
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