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James Wofford Bannister
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Biography
A managing partner of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, James W. Bannister graduated from the University of South Carolina honors program in 1992 as a Phi Beta Kappa. He received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1995, after which he served for two years as clerk to US Federal Judge Henry M. Herlong. Since then, he has been with Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey.
Mr. Bannister is a member of the South Carolina Bar, Federal Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Bannister has been honored among Greenville’s Legal Elite for criminal defense each year the award has been offered.
In 2007, Mr. Bannister earned his Criminal Trial Advocacy Certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has tried numerous felony cases in both Federal and State Courts, and holds notable experience in cases involving Drugs and Narcotics, RICO, Internet Crimes, White Collar Crime, Security Fraud, Tax Evasion, Murder, Criminal Sexual Conduct, Criminal Domestic Violence, and DUI.
On a national level, Mr. Bannister has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2008 for Criminal Defense and DUI Defense. He has also been included in South Carolina’s Super Lawyers for criminal defense since 2011. In 2016, Mr. Bannister became one of only three members of the South Carolina Bar to be named as a fellow to the American Board of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
In addition to his private practice, Mr. Bannister serves on the Board of Governors for the South Carolina Bar and was recently elected as Commissioner for Greenville Water. Mr. Bannister formerly served on two criminal law task forces, as appointed by the South Carolina Supreme Court, and as a Commissioner on the Commission on Indigent Defense, a commission appointed by Governor Haley.
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Practice Areas
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10%
Business
6%
Criminal Defense
6%
DUI and DWI
6%
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 30 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC
24 Cleveland Street, Suite 100, Greenville, SC, 29601
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James Wofford Bannister's Reviews
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Posted by Adelaide | February 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Best attorney without a doubt!
Mr. James Bannister and his father, Mr. Oscar Bannister are extraordinary people and attorneys! Words can never accurately express their greatness! My children and I went through a horrific ordeal when we were seperated unwarranted due to an assault on myself. Because I had pending charges due to the...
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Great Lawyer
James Bannister was extremely fast and efficient..answered every question and takes great care of his clients! He works hard for his clients to reduce charges and he is successful! Would highly recommend James Bannister to anyone looking for a great lawyer!
Posted by Kristin | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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DUI Case- Highly Recommend
Mr.Bannister is a brilliant attorney. He is extremely experienced, intelligent, and detailed. He is very knowledgeable about the law and proper/improper procedures. I was found not guilty. Since the trial, two of the six jurors have come to my business to ask me my attorney's name. Yes, Mr. Banniste...
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2015
I Strongly Suggest "Jim" Bannister
Attorney Jim Bannister has been excellent in every aspect of our case. Mr. Bannister will get to the bottom of every situation and we were very impressed. We strongly recommend him. He is very good at what he does and makes you feel at ease in some of the most stressful times. He is reachable at all ...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyer
2022
Legal Elite of the Upstate, Legal Elite
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2019
Lawyer of the Year - Criminal Defense: White Collar, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Legal Elite, Greenville Business Magazine
2018
Top 25: 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Commissioner, Greenville Water
1997 - Present
Managing Partner, Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC
1995 - 1997
Judicial Clerk, Hon. Henry Herlong
Associations
2022 - Present
American Board of Criminal LawyersMember
2016 - 2017
South Carolina BarBoard of Governors
Education
1995
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of South Carolina
B.A. - History
Languages
English
Spanish