Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr.

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Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr.

Partner

Houston, TX

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"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

His practice focuses on construction litigation concerning a variety of issues, including delay and lost productivity claims, lien and bond claim disputes, and construction defect litigation.  He has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, and materialmen at all stages of the litigation process in arbitration, state, and federal court, securing favorable judgments for his clients.

Further, Lee has experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts, advising clients during ongoing construction projects when disputes arise, and assisting in project close-out negotiations to help his clients avoid litigation.  Lee is currently a board member of the Houston Bar Association Construction Law Section.  Lee is a graduate of Amherst College and the University of Houston Law Center.

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,” 2022-2026

• Texas Super Lawyers "Rising Star," 2025

• Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Board Certified – Construction Law

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

Publications & Presentations

• “He Chose…Poorly: How Bad DSC Clauses Lead to Project Doom in the Last Crusade of Construction Risk,” ConsensusDocs Newsletter, February 2026

• “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

• “The Force Majeure Doctrine and Standard Construction Form Contract Provisions: Revisiting an Old Contract Provision During These New Uncertain Times,” Construction Law Journal, July 2021

News & Events

• Peckar & Abramson Attorneys Cornelius “Lee” Banta, Jr. and Tiffany Harrod Board Certified in Construction Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization

• Super Lawyers® Names Seven Peckar & Abramson Attorneys to 2025 Texas Lists; Matt Moore Selected to Top 100 List

• Peckar & Abramson Has Largest Number of Construction Law and Litigation Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 2026

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