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The Banner Firm, LLCAttorney
Thomas W. Banner
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Thomas W. Banner

4.1
21 reviews

1512 Pacheco Street, Suite D-203, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Estate Planning/Probate/Wills, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate and 1 more

About Thomas W. Banner

Thomas Banner has extensive experience representing clients before judges, juries and administrative tribunals throughout New Mexico.Mr. Banner has represented the people of New Mexico as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting criminal cases, advocating for the public's interests in utility and insurance rate-making proceedings, and as prosecutor for the New Mexico Medical Board in licensing and disciplinary cases.Now in private practice, Mr. Banner offers counseling and advice to individuals and businesses concerning real estate, estate planning and probate, and administrative law. He also serves as counsel for New Mexico state agencies in matters relating to professional medical licensure and title insurance matters.From 2020 until 2023, Mr. Banner operated a title insurance company providing real estate settlement services and title insurance products in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

 

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Thomas W. Banner got this award in 2021

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Estate Planning
Posted by Peter
October 16, 2023
Hired Attorney Thomas W. Banner

Our Estate Planning experience with the Banner Firm was excellent. We began the process with more questions than answers, and Tom led us through the options without pressure or judgment. We found him to be very knowledgeable, personable, and professional. Throughout the process, he helped us feel confident with our decisions, and took all the discomfort out of estate planning. We are extremely happy with the outcome, and recommend him without reservation.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 21, 2013
Hired Attorney Thomas W. Banner

Mr Banner was very helpful in my matters, he explained everything so that I could understand and that was very helpful

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 14, 2012
Hired Attorney Thomas W. Banner

Excellent communicator, timely, gave great advice; very effective.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 21, 2012
Hired Attorney Thomas W. Banner
Labor and Employment
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August 14, 2012
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates
  • Real Estate
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 1
    • Estate Planning/Probate/Wills

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    The Banner Firm, LLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, New Mexico
    2008, District of Columbia
    2008, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
    2010, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    State Bar of New Mexico
    District of Columbia Bar.

    Mr. Banner is admitted to practice in the following courts: New Mexico state courts (2006)
    New Mexico Federal District Court (2008)
    District of Columbia (2008)
    and U.S. Supreme Court (2010).

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Baltimore
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Missouri
    Class of 1998
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    In recent years, Mr. Banner has volunteered as a judge in state-wide high school moot court competitions, as a judge with the Santa Fe County Teen Court Program, and on a local homeowner association committee.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Thomas W. Banner was admitted in 2006 to the State of New Mexico.
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    Thomas W. Banner is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico and United States Supreme Court.
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    Yes, Thomas W. Banner has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Thomas W. Banner attended University of Baltimore.

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