Banyan Parker

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Banyan Parker

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Mediation

722 Spring Street, Santa Rosa, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Banyan

Biography

Call me: Personal Injury & Mediation

Working to maximize settlements in a timely manner.

"Bridging the Gap" in Conflict Resolution

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 80%

Personal Injury/Wrongful Death: Automobiles, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Dog-Bites, Slip/Trip/Falls. Maximizing settlements in a timely manner. I can provide referrals for other areas such as sex abuse, elder abuse and medical malpractice.

10 years | 453 cases

80%
Mediation 20%

Assisting to facilitate conflict resolution between parties in most areas of law, focusing on: Personal Injury, Real Estate, Contract, etc.

17 years | 210 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Banyan Parker Law & Mediation

722 Spring Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

banyanlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Banyan Parker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Claudia | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Personal Injury

Banyan was the right person for my case. From the start, she kept me well informed as to what to expect, how long it might take and approximately what the outcome would be. My file looked about 12inches thick, showing me what it took her to settle my case. My settlement was better than what she exp...ected. If you are looking for someone to listen and act in your best interest, Banyan is your lawyer!!

Posted by Ilham | November 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

PI case

Banyan Parker has been excellent throughout the entire process. Professional but also compassionate and attentive, Banyan supported me and provided guidance and expertise as I navigated uncharted territory of a personal injury case. Banyan explained legal proceedings in simple terms, eased the proces...s by preparing and setting expectations. Banyan follows through and is very intuitive to clients' needs.

Posted by Dave | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

First Class Service

Banyan from the start went over everything very clearly in a way I understood. The communication was very good. The help and advice she gave me was top notch. The updates were always on a timely manner, and she always made sure she was looking for my best interest. Banyan faught for my case and ...got maximum settlement. I highly reccomend this firm. The whole office support staff helped facilitate all aspects of my case.

Posted by Carolyn and Larry | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Fabulous Attorney

Banyan was professional and dedicated to helping us achieve the best possible outcome for our case. She was a pleasure to work with and assisted us every step of the way. She kept us informed and always responded to any questions we had in a timely and proficient manner. We are so grateful to h...ave had the opportunity to work with Banyan, and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a competent, skilled attorney.

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Banyan Parker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Debra Newby

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Banyon is responsive, compassionate, and skilled."

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Brian Barboza

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Parker is a great lawyer. She cares deeply for her clients and their cases."

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Giuliana Brockway

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Banyan Parker is a fantastic advocate for her clients, but also acts with extreme professionalism and empathy. Banyan is an attorney that I do not hesitate to refer to, especially when it comes to such sensitive and profound issues as criminal matters. I am grateful to have Banyan as a resource for criminal matters."

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Laura Dunst

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Monte Hansen

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I've watched Banyan grow over the past 15 years. She is a very good negotiator and works well with others... which helps to maximize personal injury settlements!"

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Ian Gordon

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Banyan for many years and the privilege of now working with her. I endorse Banyan Parker. She possesses great interpersonal skills, and social and situational awareness, all of which are important assets in handling personal injury litigation. She is a credit to the legal profession."

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Evan Zelig

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Banyan is an excellent attorney. I have worked with Banyan Parker on matters involving Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense. She is always extremely professional and advocates zealously for her clients to achieve excellent results."

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Michael Shambrook

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Banyan is a superb lawyer and a real help to those in need of a caring lawyer when they find themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea!!! I have been involved with her as she helps people get their papers organized and documents signed. It is the little things that really count and make a huge difference! I would recommend her to anyone including family and friends."

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Roy Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Monte Hansen

Personal injury lawyer

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Giuliana Brockway

Estate planning lawyer

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Ian Gordon

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyer, Best of the Best Attorneys

2021

Best Car Accident Lawyers in Santa Rosa, Expertise

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

A&P’s Top 10 Attorneys list, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Service to Peers, Friday Night Live

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Of Counsel, Hansen & Miller

2024 - Present

Associate Attorney, Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery, PC

2011 - Present

Mediator, RECOURSE MEDIATION SERVICES

2015 - 2024

Associate Attorney, Hansen & Miller Law Firm

2003 - 2015

Paralegal/Office Manager, Hansen & Miller Law Firm

2001 - 2002

Intern, San Diego World Trade Center

Associations

2022 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Fee Arbitrator

2021 - Present

Sonoma County Superior Court

MSC Panelist

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2011 - Present

RECOURSE Mediation Services

Mediator

2011 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2003 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2020

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2020

Sonoma County Bar Association

Barrister

1993 - 1995

Juvenile Justice Attorneys Association

Student Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Injury at Store

450,000

Mediation - Failure to Disclose

$21,000

Golf Cart Injury

350,000

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Auto Accident

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) $610k

Mediation - Injury Case

$165K

Arbitration in UIM Claim

$114,500 - more than policy limits

Cyclist Struck by Vehicle

$114K

Collapsed Structure

$300,000

Wrongful Death

$1,030,000

Dog Bite

$400,000

Motocycle Injury

$200,000

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) $250k

$250k policy

$200k struck in crosswalk

$200k

People v. C.

Dismissed

PW v. State Farm

Maxed out policy of $100K

Rear End Collision

200,000

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Education

2008

Empire College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

San Diego State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1998

Santa Rosa Junior College

AA - Associates of Arts

N/A

Sonoma State University

Conflict Resolution Certificate Program

Speaking Engagements

2022

Law Week

Civil Liberties within Today's Current Events

2019

Montgomery High School

Freedom of the Press

2018

Town Hall Meeting

PG&E Wildfire Cases

Publications

2016

Press Democrat Newspaper Juvenile: Teen gets probation

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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