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Thomas P. Banas

Counsel Hartford

Tom’s practice focuses on the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, owners, suppliers, and developers in construction-related matters, including in mediation, arbitration and litigation. His experience includes drafting a wide variety of construction and service contracts for both commercial and private entities. He has also handled a wide range of matters relating to the various issues that face construction projects including bidding, payment, delays, performance, termination, bond claims and mechanic’s liens.

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Counsel (2024-Present)
    • Associate (2016-2023)
  • Ackerly & Ward
    • Associate (2012-2016)
  • Connecticut House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus
    • House Counsel Intern (2012)
  • Quinnipiac University School of Law Legal Clinic
    • Certified Legal Intern (2011)
  • Connecticut State's Attorney Office, Asset Forfeiture Bureau
    • Summer Associate (2010)
  • CIGNA-Medical Underwriting
    • Underwriter (2008-2009)
  • FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
    • Global Funds Manager QA (2005-2008)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch (2021-2024)
    • Construction Law
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2022)

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA
    • Board of Directors
  • Chris Civali Memorial Scholarship Fund, a 501c3 Non-profit Organization
    • Director

Professional Affiliations

  • Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut - Emerging Leaders
  • Connecticut Construction Industries Association; Young Contractors Forum

Bar Memberships

  • Connecticut

Newsroom

Publication

What the Construction Industry Needs to Know to Navigate COVID-19

While stemming this pandemic and ensuring public safety is of the utmost importance, construction industry professionals must also take practical steps to mitigate project impacts and financial harm. Peter J. Martin and Thomas P. Banas examine some of the …

Firm News

Elevating Excellence: Hinckley Allen's Newest Partners and Counsel Assume Key Roles in 2024

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce the elevation of three attorneys to Partner and one attorney to Counsel. All attorneys assumed their new positions as of January 1, 2024.The new partners are Alexa T. Millinger, Stephen D. Rosemarino, and Andrea L. Gomes…

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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…

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Events

Past Event

Construction Expo and Matchmaker

October 4, 2018

Hinckley Allen is proud to attend and sponsor the Minority Construction Council's (MCC) annual Construction Expo and Matchmaker event.Learn more here.The Minority Construction Council is dedicated to advancing the cause of minority contractors and workers…