Bio
Justin T. Banford represents businesses and business owners. His clients reflect a cross-section of the DC economy, with many clients in technology, government contracting, and professional services. His practice areas are (i) Corporate and Business (80%); and (ii) Estate Planning (20%).
Education
- George Mason University School of Law (J.D. 2005), Corporate and Securities Law Track
- University of Virginia (B.A. 2002), Economics with Finance Concentration
Admissions
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Experience
- Formation of fintech startup and Accelerator placement (2020)
- SuperLawyers Rising Star Selection in Corporate/Business Law (2020)
- Presented at NBI CLE Event, Business Entity Selection and Formation (2019)
- Led formation of a Public-Private Partnership to assist local businesses in Puerto Rico as part of Hurricane Maria recovery (2019)
- Successfully defended STEM education charity in dispute over grant agreement restrictions (2019)
- SuperLawyers Rising Star Selection in Corporate/Business Law (2019)
- Rollup Acquisitions of Manufacturing Companies by International Conglomerate (2018)
- Sale of Medical Cannabis Company for $30M (2018)
- Series B Round for Agricultural Tech Company raising $10M (2018)
- Sale of SEO Company to Private Equity firm for $40M (2018)
- Formation and Financing of Sports/Entertainment Venue for $24M (2017-2018)
- Sale of Product Design Company for $35M (2017)
- Series A Round for Bio-Tech Company raising $9M (2017)
- Lectured at NBI CLE event, A Primer on Advising Directors and Officers on Corporate Governance (2017)