Michael R. Banks - Stuart, FL
Attorney at Michael R. Banks, P.A.
Estate Planning - Wills and Trusts Lawyers in Stuart, FL
759 Southwest Federal Highway Suite 216 Stuart, FL 34994
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Stuart Estate Planning - Wills and Trusts Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning - Wills and Trusts
- Probate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Business Sucession Planning
- Asset Protection
- Elder Law
- Medicaid Planning
- Probate Litigation
- Trust Litigation
Litigation: 15%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael R. Banks, Esq. founded the Law Offices of Michael R. Banks, P.A., in 1999. His legal practice is focused in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, business succession planning, medicaid planning, elder law, guardianship, probate/trust administration, and probate/trust litigation.
Michael is licensed as an attorney in Florida (1996), Massachusetts (1992) and New York (1993). He is also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court of Southern District of Florida (1997) and U.S. District Court of Massachusetts (1993).
Michael is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association (Real Property, Probate and Trust Section); the Florida Bar (Real Property and Probate Law and Elder Law Sections); the Martin County Bar Association; and the Martin County Estate Planning Council. He is also active in the local community, volunteering at Martin County Chapter of the American Red Cross (Board Member, Chair of the Financial Devolvement Committee, 2002-2007) and United Way of Martin County. Michael has often been recognized for his pro bono services in the community. He was named “Martin County Attorney of the Year” in 2003, by the Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc., and the Martin County Bar Association.
Michael grew up in south Florida, graduating from Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach (1980). He then attended Boston College (1984, A.B. History). While there, he was a member of the then nationally ranked Boston College sailing team. Michael earned his juris doctorate law degree from Boston University (1992).
Michael lives with his family in Stuart, Florida. He enjoys sailboat racing and traveling internationally as well as within the United States.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martin County Attorney of the Year, 2003 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1992
J.D.
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1992
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Non Legal Education
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Boston College,
Chestnut Hill,
Massachusetts, 1984
A.B.
Major: History
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Boston College,
Chestnut Hill,
Massachusetts, 1984
Current Employment Position(s)
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Sole Practitioner
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1992
- New York, 1993
- Florida, 1996
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1993
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1997
Contact
759 Southwest Federal Highway
Suite 216
Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: 772-286-8828
Fax: 772-286-1986
Email: Send a message
Website: http://mrbankslaw.com
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