Leila T. Banks - Walnut Creek, CA
Attorney at Bold, Polisner, Maddow, Nelson & Judson, A Professional Corporation
Trusts and Estates Lawyers in Walnut Creek, CA
2125 Oak Grove Road Suite 210 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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4
Years
Experience
Walnut Creek Trusts and Estates Lawyer
Updated: 09/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trusts and Estates
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Trust Administration
- Conservatorships and Guardianships
- Family Law
Litigation: 10%
Attorney Information
Overview
Leila T. Banks is an attorney at Bold, Polisner, Maddow, Nelson & Judson, where she focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, trust administration, and trust litigation. She regularly advises and represents fiduciaries in trust litigation and dispute resolution. She also assists clients in planning for marriage by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Leila joined BPMNJ in 2023, bringing with her a strong foundation in family law. Her prior experience uniquely equips her to navigate the increasingly common crossover issues between family law and estate planning.
Leila earned both her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis, where she graduated in the top 20 percent of her class, and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2022. A proud East Bay native, born and raised in Walnut Creek, she values the opportunity to use her legal expertise in service of her community. She is committed to guiding her clients through some of life’s most challenging moments, such as the loss of a loved one. She takes great pride in building meaningful relationships with her clients and helping them plan proactively to achieve their goals.
Outside of the office, Leila enjoys spending time with her husband, Alex, and their two dogs, Onyx and Eevee.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Leila T. Banks
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of California, Davis School of Law, Davis, California, 2022
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
Non Legal Education
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UC Davis, Davis, California, 2018
B.S.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Environmental Policy & Planning
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Languages
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English (Primary)
Bar Admissions
- California, 2022
Other Affiliations
- CCCBA, 2022 - Present (Member)
- CouncilONE Advisors, 2024 - Present (Member)
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Contact
2125 Oak Grove Road
Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone Number: 916-914-1827
Fax Number: 925-933-7804
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.bpmnj.com
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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