Attorney Profiles
Philip C. Banks
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I have spent the past thirty-five years of my life practicing criminal and civil law in Brazos County, Texas as well as regularly in Robertson, Madison, Grimes, Leon, and Washington Counties, and across the state.
My grandfather, two great uncles, many cousins and other relatives too numerous to mention all practiced law in the Brazos Valley. My daughter, Amy A. Banks, has joined the firm, so I know the family tradition will continue. While I take great pride in my heritage, I also feel a deep sense of responsibility when I am hired to represent an individual and defend their rights. My promise, my firm's promise, is to provide you with the same kind of legal representation that I would want for my own family. I give you my word that if you retain me or Amy to help you or someone you care about, we will do everything we can to see that justice is done in the case. Sincerely, Philip C. Banks |
Amy A. Banks
Speciality: Divorce, Family, Criminal Law
Email Amy: amy@bankslawyers.com
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas
Juris Doctor 2009, Dean's Scholarship Recipient
Austin College in Sherman, Texas
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science & English 2003.
EXPERIENCE
Brazos County Drug Court, Criminal Defense Attorney, 2012-2014
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 2009
SMU Criminal Justice Clinic, Student Attorney, 2009
Brazos County Adult Probation Officer, 2005-2006
Teach For America, Third Grade Teacher, San Jose, CA, 2003-2005
Instructor
Blinn College - Texas Government and Business Law, 2009-2012
Memberships
Brazos County Bar Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Texas Family Law Foundation
Brazos Valley Young Lawyer's Association, Board of Directors
MSC Opas Education Outreach Committee
Bryan Historic Landmark Commission
Downtown Bryan Association, Board of Directors
A&M United Methodist Church - Member
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas
Juris Doctor 2009, Dean's Scholarship Recipient
Austin College in Sherman, Texas
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science & English 2003.
EXPERIENCE
Brazos County Drug Court, Criminal Defense Attorney, 2012-2014
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 2009
SMU Criminal Justice Clinic, Student Attorney, 2009
Brazos County Adult Probation Officer, 2005-2006
Teach For America, Third Grade Teacher, San Jose, CA, 2003-2005
Instructor
Blinn College - Texas Government and Business Law, 2009-2012
Memberships
Brazos County Bar Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Texas Family Law Foundation
Brazos Valley Young Lawyer's Association, Board of Directors
MSC Opas Education Outreach Committee
Bryan Historic Landmark Commission
Downtown Bryan Association, Board of Directors
A&M United Methodist Church - Member
Joe R. Patranella
Speciality: Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning, Oil & Gas
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Email Joe: joe@bankslawyers.com
EDUCATION South Texas College of Law, J.D. (2011) Journal: South Texas Law Review – Assistant Information Editor, 2010 Awards: Shook, Hardy & Bacon Outstanding Legal Writing Award; CALI Excellence for the Future/American Jurisprudence Award – Environmental Law Honors: Langdell Scholar; Student Bar Association Grant Recipient Activities: Student Bar Association – President Certifications: Certified Mediator Texas A&M University, B.S. – Agribusiness (2007) Honors: Alpha Zeta (National Agricultural Honor Society) PUBLICATIONS Joe R. Patranella, Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself: An Analysis of the Texas Water Shortage, Tarrant Regional Water District v. Hermann and Why Oklahoma Should be Mandated to Allow Texas to Purchase Water, 52 S. Tex. L. Rev. 297 (2011) Joe R. Patranella & Amy B. Hargis, Re-thinking Review: The Increasing Need for a Practical Standard of Review on Daubert Issues in Place of Joiner, 52 S. Tex. L. Rev. 409 (2011) EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
INTERESTS: Traveling, Reading, Ranching, and Running |
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