Attorney Justin M. Banks focuses his practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, post-divorce modification and contempt matters, restraining orders, child custody, paternity, asset division, alimony and support. He has extensive experience litigating and negotiating agreements in high-conflict divorce and custody matters, and has overseen cases involving intricate financial issues, business valuations and high net-worth marital estates.
Attorney Banks joined Kajko, Weisman, & Colasanti in 2019. Prior to joining the firm Justin served as an Associate at a boutique suburban Domestic Relations firm. Justin began his career as a Civil Litigation Associate at a Boston based law firm.
Justin received his Juris Doctorate degree from New England Law | Boston and his Undergraduate degree from Boston College. While in law school, Justin interned for the Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court for Suffolk, Essex, and Worcester counties. Justin’s years of experience in domestic relations law and civil litigation, meticulous approach to each case, and tireless work ethic, make him a fierce legal advocate for his clients.
Justin has been named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer “Rising Star” for the years 2021-2024, recognized by Super Lawyers. Justin was named a Boston Magazine Top Lawyer for 2024.
Areas Of Practice
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 2015
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2016
Education
- New England Law, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. – 2015
- Boston College
- B.A. – 2011
Presentations and Seminars
- MCLE: It’s Better to Settle” – Faculty Member, February 2024
- Social Law Library: “How to Handle a Removal / Relocation Case CLE” – Panel Member, October 2020
- Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association – Know Your Rights Series: Family Law – Panel Member, October 2022
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
- Massachusetts Hospital School Board of Trustees
- Supreme Judicial Court, Standing Advisory Committee on Professionalism
Languages
- English