C. Kim Banister

C. Kim Banister

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Holly Hill, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +7 more

1750 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill, FL

About C.

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Family 25%

23 years

25%
Child Custody 8%

23 years

8%
Child Support 8%

23 years

8%
Guardianship 8%

21 years

8%
Alimony 5%

21 years

5%
Probate 5%

18 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

C. Kim Banister, Esq.

1750 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill, FL, 32117

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C. Kim Banister's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Collette | March 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Let the lady do her work!

After reading many divorce lawyer reviews I settled on Kim. I had read that she was knowledgeable and would work hard for you. Well, On the very first meeting I had showed her a proposal my ex had given me, and I turned it down flat. I didn't trust him to do what was right and I never listened to ...what she was trying to tell me. So, a few months go on and now it's time for mediation. I am scared to death. I wrote her and told her how I was feeling, and she called me to explain the process. I felt much calmer after her positive affirmations. At mediation we were having a hard time to agree on any settlement that was fair to both of us but then I remembered what she was going to counter with before I completely shut her down. Yes, she had gotten it right the very first time and I just was not getting it through my head. She was very patient and kind with me and I am grateful for her knowledge of the law. What I would like you to take away from this is listen to her. She knows what she is doing. Let her do her work. Thanks Kim.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Kim and everyone at the office made this terrible situation easy to deal with. Kim is easy to talk to, efficient, and a force! She represented me very well and I trusted her the whole time. I recommend this firm to handle your divorce and my advice is to let her do her job. She’s very good at it!

C. Banister

Replied last May 22, 2020

We appreciate you taking the time to post this great 5-star review! Divorce is fraught with emotion and never easy. Thank you for placing your trust in us to help you through this process and assist you in bringing about the best resolution possible in your divorce. We wish you all the best with the future that is before you!

Posted by Brian | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awsome as always

The best I'm in NY and they worked with me being out of state what a wonderful crew they have the best results I expected and more ,, should of hired her years ago when I first got divorced got the fire I needed. Love the results and everyone in the office

C. Banister

Replied last May 22, 2020

Brian, thank you very much for your 5-star review! You were staring down a rabbit hole with your situation and we are truly honored you chose our firm to help you get things turned right side up and manageable. Take good care, and we wish you all the best!

Posted by Scott | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce doesn't have to be this hard.

After a 2 1/2 year divorce, Kim has done an exceptional job. She was extremely organized and attentive to detail. She had attempted to resolve our issues and come to a final agreement without incurring unnecessary legal fees, etc. Unfortunately the opposing council didn't seem to want to end it or ge...t a final judgement. I would highly recommend Kim Banister, Esq. again and hope no one else has to go through this destructive process.

C. Banister

Replied last January 23, 2020

Scott, what a ferocious battle it has been! It is truly a shame that your divorce ended up being so drawn out. But we faced each hurdle prepared, and in the end, you were able to post this awesome review, and I thank you very much. We thank you also for allowing us to be of service and the opportunity to stand by your side and help to facilitate the final outcome. Wishing you all the best as you finally move forward with your future.

Posted by Richard | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Bulldog, according to wife

Kim Banister has been amazing throughout my divorce process. According to my wife's attorney, "Kim is a bulldog" and I take that as a compliment to Kim. Kim and her team are strong, compassionate and most of all in your corner. A divorce is not what I wanted, but she fought for me and counseled me... extremely well. I do recommend Kim Banister and her team.

C. Banister

Replied last January 23, 2020

Richard, it was a pleasure to be of service to you, and I thank you for taking the time to post this great 5-star review! To the best of my ability, I seek to represent each of my client’s with great compassion and tenacity. I want to wish you all the best in your new endeavors!

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Work Experience

2014 - 2019

Attorney, Law Office of C. Kim Banister, P.A.

2005 - 2012

Managing Attorney for Family Law Division, Community Legal Services Of Mid Florida, Inc.

2004 - 2014

Attorney, Community Legal Services Of Mid Florida, Inc.

Associations

2020 - Present

Volusia County Bar Association

Past President

Volusia County Bar Association

Vice President

Volusia County Bar Association

Treasurer

Volusia County Bar Association

Secretary

Volusia County Bar Association

Executive Board Member

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Volusia Flagler)

Past President

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Volusia Flagler)

Former Board Member

2019 - 2020

Volusia County Bar Association

President

2018 - 2019

Volusia County Bar Association

President-Elect

Education

2003

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

MA - Masters

1995

George Mason University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Family Law CLE

“Understanding Paternity”

Languages

English

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