Emile H. Banks, Jr.

Emile H. Banks, Jr.: Attorney with Emile Banks & Associates, LLC
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Biography

Civil trial practice is an area that particularly holds Mr. Banks’ interest. “Although the vast majority of cases are settled, I treat every case as if it will be tried,” he said. “Every strategy I employ is geared toward the possibility that the case will ultimately end up in front of a jury. There are many litigators, but few can actually successfully take a case to trial.”

Mr. Banks thrives on achieving a fair and honest outcome for his clients. “Over the years, I have learned that my clients are not trying to escape obligation, but simply want to pay what is fair,” he said. “If I tell a client a case should go to trial, then I will push for a trial and a jury verdict. When cases should be settled, I will so inform the client. I have no need to run up billable hours. My goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for clients, without compromising my integrity.”

Associations & Memberships:

- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

- Member, International Association of Defense Counsel

- International Association of Defense Counsel

- International Society of Barristers

- National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms

- Council on Litigation Management

- Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin

- Wisconsin Association of African-American Attorneys

- Defense Research Institute

- State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Chief Judge Subcommitee on Juror Treatment & Selection)

- State Bar of Wisconsin

- Member, Chief Judge Subcommitee on Juror Treatment & Selection

- Member, Diversity Outreach Committee

- Arizona Bar Association

- American Bar Association

- National Bar Association

Other:

- Associate Research Editor of Ohio Northern Law Review, 1982-83

- Investigator of Office of Lawyer Regulation for Supreme Court of Wisconsin since 1991

- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin (Diversity Outreach Committee)

- Super Lawyer for Wisconsin, 2005-2015

- Best of the Best Trial Lawyers in America and Canada (ACTL)

- Listed in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys

- AV Preeminent – Martindale-Hubbell

- 2007 Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Legal Services

American College of Trial Lawyers.
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Areas of Practice (15)

  • Trial Consultant – Nationwide
  • Insurance Defense
  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Construction Defects
  • Product Liability
  • Auto Accident Liability
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Professional Liability
  • Insurance Coverage Analysis and Litigation
  • Transportation Liability
  • Building Construction
  • Premises Liability
  • Fire and Explosions Environmental Impairment
  • Toxic Torts
  • Contract Interpretation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Cardinal Stritch University, B.A., Psychology, 1981
Law School Attended:
Ohio Northern University School of Law, J.D., 1984
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
U.S. Court of Federal Claims; U.S. District Court for Western District of Wisconsin; U.S. District Court for District of Arizona; U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Wisconsin; 1984, Wisconsin; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; 2013, Arizona
Birth Information:
Chicago, Illinois, February 2, 1959
Reported Cases:
Cefalu v. Continental Western Ins. Co., 2005 WI App. 187, 285 Wis. 2d 766, 703 N.W.2d 743; Rebernick v. Wausau Gen. Ins. Co., 2005 WI App. 15, 278 Wis. 2d 461, 692 N.W.2d 348, aff'd 2006 WI 27, 289 Wis. 2d 324, 711 N.W.2d 621; Kerl v. Dennis Rasmussen, Inc., 2003 WI App. 226, 267 Wis. 2d 827, 672 N.W.2d 71, aff'd 2004 WI 86, 273 Wis. 2d 106, 682 N.W.2d 328; Pachowitz v. LeDoux, 2003 WI App. 120, 265 Wis. 2d 631, 666 N.W. 2d 88; Totsky v. Riteway Bus Service, 220 Wis. 2d 889, 584 N.W.2d 188 (Ct. App. 1998); aff'd, 2000 WI 29, 233 Wis. 2d 371, 607 N.W.2d 637; Fernandez v. Strand, 63 F.Supp. 2d 949 (E.D. Wis. 1999); Ellsworth v. Shelbrock, 229 Wis. 2d 542, 600 N.W.2d 247 (Ct. App. 1999); Geibel v. Richards, 224 Wis. 2d 468, 591 N.W.2d 901 (Ct. App. 1999); Madison Newspapers, Inc. v. Pinkertons, 200 Wis. 2d 468, 545 N.W. 2d 843 (Ct. App. 1996); Chapman ex rel Chapman v. Mutual Serv. Cas. Ins. Co., 35 F.Supp. 2d 693 (E.D. Wis. 1993); Chapman ex rel Chapman v. Mutual Serv. Cas. Ins. Co., 35 F.Supp. 2d 699 (E.D. Wis. 1993); Davenport v. Gilmore, 146 Wis. 2d 498, 431 N.W. 2d 701 (Ct. App. 1988).
ISLN:
909271020

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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