Anish J. Banker

Practice areas

Eminent Domain, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business, Environmental, Estate & Trust Litigation, Land Use/Zoning

Focus areas

Environmental Law

Anish J. Banker, an attorney, is a partner at the law firm Palmieri, Hennessey & Leifer LLP, located in Irvine, California. With over 19 years of legal expertise, Mr. Banker is a distinguished and highly-rated trial lawyer. He offers unparalleled guidance and assistance to a wide-ranging clientele across Orange County and the neighboring regions of Southern California. His legal practice encompasses various areas of expertise, including:

1. Business litigation
2. Complex real estate litigation, which involves eminent domain, inverse condemnation, landlord-tenant disputes, and other intricate legal matters.
3. Construction litigation
4. Valuation litigation

In addition to his thriving trial practice, Mr. Banker is well-versed in alternative dispute resolution methods. He has successfully aided numerous clients in resolving disputes and achieving favorable agreements without the need for costly and time-consuming court proceedings. However, when litigation is unavoidable, he is prepared to vigorously represent his clients in court, boasting a strong track record of securing positive outcomes both in and out of the courtroom.

Some of his noteworthy achievements include negotiating settlements exceeding $14.5 million in a full-take action against a local school district and securing a settlement of over $2.3 million in a partial-take action against a local municipality. His accomplishments also include numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts, along with numerous six-figure awards for his clients.

Recognized for his achievements, Mr. Banker consistently receives top rankings and endorsements from his peers, establishing him as one of Southern California’s premier attorneys in the field of eminent domain. He has garnered numerous testimonials and referrals from satisfied clients who applaud his profound legal knowledge, exceptional legal skills, and unwavering dedication to efficiently and cost-effectively achieving favorable outcomes for them.

An alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated cum laude in 1998 with degrees in business administration and economics, Mr. Banker later earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2001. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and maintains active memberships in professional organizations such as The State Bar of California, the Orange County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association, among others.