Matthew D. Banks
‍ (VA, DC, MD) 

Attorney-at-Law
mbanks@mitchellbanks.com

Matt has been in practice since 1990. He started his legal career with a mixed practice of aviation litigation, community association law, and general practice. He found his calling in the medical malpractice defense setting and has thrived as a thoughtful, professional, effective advocate for physicians, nurses and hospital systems throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Matt earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce with dual concentrations in Finance and Human Resources Management from the University of Virginia and his law degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary. He served the Fairfax County citizens for 20 years as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, Fire Chief, and member of the Board of Trustees of a local fire department. When not practicing law, Matt can be found with a Martin or Fender guitar in his hands.

Admitted to Practice in:

• Supreme Court of Virginia
• District of Columbia Court of Appeals
• United States District Court for the District of Columbia
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
• United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
• United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
• Court of Appeals of Maryland
• United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Other Honors and Activities:

•  AV Rated by Martindale-Hubble

Professional Memberships

• Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys  (VADA)