Christopher Matthew Banas

Christopher Matthew Banas

also known as Chris Banas

4.4
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials

991 Sibley Memorial Highway Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Banas Family Law, P.A. provides family law and divorce representation to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region. View our website for more information and helpful articles.

26 years

70%
Child Support 20%

Banas Family Law, P.A. provides family law and divorce representation to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region. View our website for more information and helpful articles.

26 years

20%
Child Custody 9%

Banas Family Law, P.A. provides family law and divorce representation to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region. View our website for more information and helpful articles.

26 years

9%
Marriage and Prenuptials 1%

Banas Family Law, P.A. provides family law and divorce representation to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the greater Twin Cities region. View our website for more information and helpful articles.

26 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 24 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2001

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Banas Family Law

991 Sibley Memorial Highway Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN, 55118

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Christopher Matthew Banas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Small Firm Service With Large Firm Prices

Communication ability - Inadequate communication. Often makes unilateral decisions without informing the client and makes numerous excuses for inattention to detail in representation and in billing. Several billing errors were found and repeated corrections were necessary. Responsiveness - Very re...sponsive initially, however, after a period of time my requests went completely ignored. Withdrew from my case with little warning, leaving me with no representation after running up a hefty bill. Requested a large retainer replenishment on the spot. I was notified of his intent to withdraw via an email from his wife. Quality of service - Average, nothing special or exceptional. Value for money - Service and abilities are not commensurate with the fees charged.

Christopher Banas

Replied last February 09, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We learn from valid critisism as well. In this case, we have corrected the software defects that caused your billing error. We are sorry that you believe your communication with our firm went unanswered. We attempt to utilize all technologies to reach our clients on a timely basis; including phone, email, text, fax and facetime. At Banas Family Law P.A. we know that not all clients can achieve the legal results they wish for-we work hard to help client's understand the law and remain open and honest about expected reults.

Posted by Eric | February 23, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Flexible, out of the box solutions.

Chris responded back quickly and with information I needed to make informed decisions regarding my case.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Consumer Approved, RatePoint

2011

Business Excellence, RatePoint

2010

Featured Contributor, EzineArticles.com

2010

Contributor, Going Legal

2010

Contributor, ArticleBase

2010

Featured Author, HG.org

2009

Expert Author, ExpertHub

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Banas Family Law

2003 - 2008

Attorney, Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC

Associations

The Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota

Member

Lavender Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

The Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2007

Television Interview

Changes to Minnesota Child Support Laws

2007

Conference

Child Support Laws

2005

Minnesota CLE

Order For Protection Hearings: Rules of Evidence

2002

10th Judicial District

Immigration: The Impact on Divorcing Couples

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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