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Fred Banks, a former Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, trial judge and legislator, practices in the areas of appellate litigation, commercial litigation, and alternate dispute resolution in the state and federal courts of Mississippi. He has represented corporate clients in a variety of matters including consumer lending, trade secret infringement, property taxation, first amendment issues and contract disputes. After serving on the state supreme court for 11 years and before that, six years as a circuit court judge, Fred joined Phelps as a partner in November 2001. Prior to his judicial career, beginning in 1968, Fred was in private practice. He concentrated on civil rights litigation, criminal capital defense and representing a variety of non-profit agencies providing services to the poor. In 1975, he was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives where he served until he assumed the bench in 1984. In the Mississippi House, Fred served as chair of the House Ethics Committee, chair of a House Judiciary Committee and Chair of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus. He was also appointed by the governor to serve on the Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions and by numerous appointing authorities to serve on a variety of commissions at the state and federal level. Contact info:[email protected] Click here to visit website
Donna Evans
Our company retained Fred Banks to handle a complex commercial dispute that had escalated to the appeal stage. From the outset, his background was invaluable. Having served as a Justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court, he possesses an insider's understanding of appellate strategy that is simply unmatched. He didn't just argue the law; he anticipated the court's perspective and framed our position with remarkable clarity. His experience as both a trial judge and a legislator also gave him a nuanced view of the case's broader implications, which he leveraged during settlement negotiations. Ultimately, his guidance through alternate dispute resolution saved us considerable time and expense. While his expertise is worth every penny, his calendar is understandably demanding, which occasionally led to slight delays in email responses during non-critical phases. That minor note aside, Fred L. Banks is the attorney you want when the stakes are high and the legal terrain is complex. His profound knowledge of Mississippi law and procedure is a distinct advantage you won't find elsewhere.
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