Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr.

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Cornelius F. “Lee” Banta, Jr. is Senior Counsel in Peckar & Abramson’s Houston office.

Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr.

Senior Counsel

Houston, TX

P +1 713.568.1500

F +1 713.568.1490

Biography Practice Areas Highlights

"At P&A, we are determined to exceed our clients’ expectations, and aim to deliver ResultsFirst and the best possible outcomes. Whenever possible, we help our clients avoid litigation through careful analysis, keeping in mind our clients’ strategic goals and business initiatives."

Bio

Lee has experience with lien and bond claim disputes, construction defect litigation, and general commercial matters. He has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, and materialmen at all stages in the litigation process, and has obtained favorable judgments for his clients.

Lee earned his J.D. at The University of Houston Law Center and his B.A. in History from Amherst College. He was a Senior Notes & Comments Editor for the Houston Law Review. In addition, he was a member of the Order of the Barons and on the Dean’s Scholarship program.

Practice

Areas

Construction & Infrastructure

Business Litigation

Highlights

Admissions

• State of Texas

• United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Education & Courses

• University of Houston Law Center, J.D., cum laude

• Amherst College, B.A., cum laude

Awards & Recognitions

• Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch,” 2022-2025

• Susman Godfrey L.L.P. Award for Outstanding Paper in Area of General Litigation, University of Houston Law Center, 2015

Publications & Presentations

• “Snooze You Lose? Enforcement of Notice and Timing Provisions,” ConsensusDocs Newsletter, October 2024

• “Merger and Disclaimer of Reliance Clauses: Guarding Against Crossed Fingers,” ConsensusDocs Newsletter, December 2023

News & Events

• Peckar & Abramson Has Largest Number of Construction Law and Litigation Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 2025

• Peckar & Abramson Welcomes Charles Fombrun, Jennifer Harris, and Mark Snyder as Partners; Announces Additional Promotions to Senior Counsel, Senior Associate, and Special Counsel Ranks

• Peckar & Abramson Has Largest Number of Construction Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2024

• Peckar & Abramson Has Largest Number of Construction Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers®

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

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