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Christopher M. Banas

Job Titles:
  • Family Law Attorney
  • Inver Grove Heights Family Law Attorney
  • Lakeville, MN Divorce Attorney
  • Minnesota Family Law Attorney
Minnesota family law attorney Chris Banas is available to represent clients throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area, including but not limited to Dakota County, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Washington County, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eagan, Bloomington, Apple Valley, and Woodbury. Minnesota divorce attorney Chris Banas has offices in Eagan, Minnesota. Twin Cities divorce attorney Christopher M. Banas concentrates his practice in all areas of family law, including a growing focus on the collaborative law process. Chris Banas works with clients in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and other Twin Cities suburbs. Chris Banas has been recognized for his experience and knowledge in this area: Attorney Chris Banas recently appeared on a WCCO-TV special report discussing the impact of recent changes in Minnesota child support and custody laws. His successful practice has led to his being named a Minnesota Law & Politics Rising Star in both 2007 and 2008. According to Minnesota Law & Politics , no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Minnesota are named to the Rising Star list. To compile the Rising Star list, Minnesota Law & Politics asks Minnesota lawyers to nominate the best attorneys who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. They are instructed to nominate lawyers they have personally observed in action - whether as opposing counsel or co-counsel, or through other firsthand courtroom observation. Minnesota divorce lawyer Chris Banas was recognized for his work in the area of family law. St. Paul, MN divorce attorney Chris Banas assists clients with a wide range of family law issues, including: divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, property division, paternity, adoption, domestic abuse, non-traditional relationships and parenting matters , as well as appeals and cases involving interstate and international custody and support. He also has earned a reputation for finding creative solutions to meet the needs of non-traditional families with issues such as custody, adoption, and parental rights, including grandparent's rights and third party custody and alternative custodial arrangements. Education: B.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point J.D., Hamline University School of Law Twin Cities divorce attorney Christopher M. Banas concentrates his practice in all areas of family law, including a growing focus on the collaborative law process. Chris Banas works with clients in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and other Twin Cities suburbs… Read More

Lisa Page Banas

Job Titles:
  • Meet St. Paul Family Law Attorney
Attorney Lisa Page Banas concentrates her practice in all areas of Minnesota family law. Ms. Banas works with clients in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and other Twin City suburbs. Lisa Page Banas assists clients with a wide range of family law issues including Minnesota divorce, Minnesota child support, Minnesota child custody, spousal maintenance, property division, paternity, adoption, domestic abuse, and parenting matters. Ms. Banas further focuses her practice in the areas of assisting foster parents in the adoption process; helping foster parents work with county social services and the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, Ms. Banas has experience working with families moving through child protection matters or "CHIPS" cases (children in need of protection or services). If clients seek Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ms. Banas is able to act as a Parenting Time Expeditor, or Parenting Time Consultant/Coordinator. In certain circumstances clients seek a Parenting Coach. Ms. Banas is able to provide guidance and assistance to one or both parties before, during or after the process of divorce regarding communication, making successful transitions, and creating new boundaries. Education: B.S. Social Work, College of St. Catherine, Saint Paul, MN J.D., Hamline University School of Law Attorney Lisa Page Banas concentrates her practice in all areas of Minnesota family law. Ms. Banas works with clients in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and other Twin City suburbs. Lisa Page Banas assists clients with a wide range of family law issues inclu… Read More

Richard T. Oakes

Job Titles:
  • American Inns of Court, Founding Member