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

Lee has experience with delay and lost productivity claims, lien and bond claim disputes, construction defect litigation, and general commercial matters in arbitration, state, and federal court. He has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, and materialmen at all stages of the litigation process, securing favorable judgments for his clients.

Lee earned his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center, where he received the Susman Godfrey L.L.P. Award for Outstanding Paper in the Area of General Litigation (2015) 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.

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

• “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 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