Olaide Abdul Clement Banks

Olaide Abdul Clement Banks

also known as Olaide A. Banks

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 19 years

Government contracts Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Government Contracts, Construction & Development, Business

3900 Essex Lane, Suite 900, Houston, TX

About Olaide

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Government Contracts 55%

Construction Contracts at Municipal, County Federal compliance for medium sized Government, TxDOT, Municipal contracts for businesses across Texas. www.banks-attorneys.com

20 years

55%
Construction and Development 25%

Private sector construction contract law including liens and breach of contract litigation. www.banks-attorneys.com

20 years

25%
Business 20%

General counsel and executive team consulting for closely held businesses. Breach of contract litigation both plaintiff and defense for closely held businesses. Debt and equity finance negotiation and structuring for startups, expansions and infrastructure projects. Estate planning, succession planning and probate for owners of closely held businesses and their family members. www.banks-attorneys.com

20 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Olaide Abdul Clement Banks

3900 Essex Lane, Suite 900, Houston, TX, 77027

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Posted by Leila | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Exceptionally knowledgeable, client-oriented legal services for emerging business owners

Olaide helped me understand and execute the kind of complex strategic maneuvers needed for protecting and securing the growth of my rapidly expanding company. By acting as both an advocate and advisor, he made me a better business owner while also giving me the kind of peace of mind that only a truly... top-caliber attorney can provide.

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently mediated a family law case for this attorney. He actually sent me information prior to the mediation. This assisted me in preparing for the mediation. His staff was very helpful & organized. He was a strong advocate for his client. It was a pleasure, as a mediator, to work with this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas

2010

Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas

2009

Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas

2008

Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas

2007

Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas

2005

Best Advocate, Rocky Mountain Regional BLSA

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Principal, Banks & Associates

2006 - Present

General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer, Decision Information Resources, Inc.

2007 - 2010

Partner, Ngwolo & Banks

1998 - 2006

Controller, Director of Financial Operations, Decision Information Resources, Inc.

Associations

2010 - Present

Services Cooperative Association

Advisory Board - EBC

2010 - 2012

Independence Heights Redevelopment Council

President

2005 - 2010

Moonsplash Music Festival

Executive Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Lueso et. al v. CitiMortgage, Inc.

Foreclosure rescinded

Owens Real Estate

Negotiated a substantial buoyout for clients.

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Education

2006

South Texas College Of Law

1998

University of Houston

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Supplier Capability Development

Think Like A Lawyer - Contract Administration

2016

Construction Contract Workshop

Reviewing Bidding Documents

2015

Kingdom Builders Construction Contractor's College Contract Administration For The Construction Industry

2014

2011

2011Back To Basics - One Woman Conference Playing To Win - Succession Planning

2011

2011 Back To Basics - One Woman Conference Playing To Win - Creating Your Team

2010

SCA Business Building Breakfast Seven Deadly Sins

2010

Musicology

Entertainment Law - Recording First Records

2010

2010

Business Building Breakfast Employee v. Contractor Classification

2010

Business Building Breakfast For Sale By Owner

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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