$ 500-600 per hour
also known as Banys, P.C.
Christopher Banys started Banys, P.C. with one goal in mind: providing intelligent, effective advocacy to help his clients achieve justice. Whether he’s helping an inventor protect her invention in a complex patent-infringement case, helping the victim of a serious personal injury get the help he needs to pay his medical bills and rebuild his life, or working free of charge to help a homeless family stay in emergency shelter, Mr. Banys’ brings his passion for justice to every client, in every case.
Mr. Banys’ commitment to justice includes lending a hand to those in need who cannot afford legal help, earning him pro bono awards including: An Equal Justice America fellowship; several law firm awards, including pro bono associate of the year; the Legal Services for Children’s 2008 Pro Bono Advocate Award; and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Northern District of California’s Silicon Valley Pro Bono Project in 2011.
Prior to founding Banys, P.C., Mr. Banys started and lead the Palo Alto office of a promient national trial firm and ran that firm’s intellectual property practice for five years, and before that, had been associated with several prominent Silicon Valley law firms.
Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mr. Banys lives in the heart of Silicon Valley with his wife, children and a lovable pit bull named Spencer. He is an outdoorsman and a commercially-rated pilot.
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$ 500-600 per hour
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Acquired: 2003
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1030 Duane Ave, Santa Clara, CA, 95054
4900 Davenport Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
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Posted by Dana | December 10, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
I met Chris when he was overseeing a team of lawyers in one of the largest IP cases in the United States. He brings tremendous knowledge, skill, and professional commitment to every case and every client. Chris is a proven leader in our profession and an example of what every litigation lawyer sho...
Posted by Tony | October 15, 2014
I was sued by a former employer and need a legal team that could effectively defend me and clear my name in a technology dispute. I couldn't have found a better team than Chris Banys and Richard Lin, and also I couldn't be more pleased with the resolution of my case. From day one, I was impressed wit...
Posted by victor | November 4, 2013
Chris Banys was very knowledgeable in this area. He helped me throughout the whole dispute, advised me of my rights and did everything he could to keep the cost down. He started off by reviewing my leases, and sent my landlord various letters. When we filed suit he did everything that he could to ...
Posted by Jesse | September 30, 2013
Chris and his team at Banys, P.C. helped me in negotiating contracts with a much Larger Corporation with regards to an Art Licensing deal, couldn't have done it without them. They were very helpful and knowledgable on the subject.
Posted by Jim | September 10, 2013
We found Chris to be very personable,professional, and thorough. He took a great deal of his time to explain everything, and always kept us informed. At a time of stress and great emotion, he was our "firewall". Chris is a very stand-up guy.
"I met Chris when he was overseeing a team of lawyers in one of the largest IP cases in the United States. He brings tremendous knowledge, skill, and professional commitment to every case and every client. Chris is a proven leader in our profession and an example of what every lawyer should strive to be: skilled, honest, experienced, professional, and committed to the best interests of his clients. Highest recommendation."
"We litigated against Chris on an important patent matter. He showed himself a tough and aggressive, yet professional opponent, who argued persuasively at a key hearing."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Chris is a highly talented litigator and a fierce advocate for his clients, both in and out of the courtroom. Not only does he possess excellent trial skills, but he also has great judgment and is able to develop and implement efficient and cost-effective strategies to help his clients achieve their goals."
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2018
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2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Diplomat, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
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2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
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2015
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2015
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2014
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2014
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2013
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2013
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2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Lawyers on The Fast Track, The Recorder
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Pro Bono Advocate, Legal Services for Children
2007
2007 Pro Bono Associate of the Year, Howrey
2002
Negotiation Competition Winner, Boston University
2000
Dean's Scholar, Boston Univeristy
2013 - Present
Founder, Banys, P.C.
2008 - 2013
Managing Attorney, The Lanier Law Firm
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Howrey
2005 - 2006
Attorney, McManis Faulkner & Morgan
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Day Casebeer Madrid & Batchelder, LLP
2013 - Present
The Public Justice FoundationMember
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeFounder; Intellectual Property Litigation Group
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Won $12.5M Jury Verdict
successful settlement
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Success: $9.25M Jury Verdict
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Visiting Scholar
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Managing Multidistrict and Pseudo-MDL Patent Litigation
2014
2013
Financing Inter Partes Reviews
2013
New Developments in Patent Litigation
2010
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