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also known as Olaide A. Banks
Banks Concierge Law
My Focus
Attorney, CPA, Strategist, Advocate
My practice focuses on helping entrepreneurs and their families to build wealth and protect their assets. Through our firm we provide advice and advocacy for business owner and their families. Our focus includes Government contracting, construction, business expansion and real estate transactions.
I have also successfully represented business owners estate planning, divorce and white collar criminal defense.
Background and Experience
Prior to establishing my law practice, I worked for 10 years as accounting manager, director of financial operations and then chief financial officer for DIR, Inc. – a Houston based research and evaluation government contractor.
I have been a licensed CPA since 2003 and I am heavily involved in strategic and long-range planning for various organizations.
I earned my BBA with a double major in accounting and finance from the Bauer College of Business at The University of Houston in 1998. I earned my J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 2006 while working fulltime as Chief Financial Officer at DIR, Inc. While at South Texas, I earned awards in advocacy in both mock trial and moot court with honors in both areas, and was adjudged best advocate in regional tournament in Dallas, Texas.
Memberships and Other
I am a member of the State Bar of Texas and in the Construction Law Section.
I am a past member of the Tax and Forensic and Valuation Services sections of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
I have previously served on the Board of Directors for Independence Heights Redevelopment Council (IHRC) as President. IHRC is committed to the restoration and historic preservation of this historic community in Houston, Texas.
I have been married to my loving and supportive wife since 1999 and we have a a beautiful son who loves music. I love playing the guitar and singing.
Banks & Associates
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Acquired: 2006
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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...
"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."
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Mediation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Entertainment lawyer
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
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.
2010 - Present
Services Cooperative AssociationAdvisory Board - EBC
2010 - 2012
Independence Heights Redevelopment CouncilPresident
2005 - 2010
Moonsplash Music FestivalExecutive Director
Foreclosure rescinded
Negotiated a substantial buoyout for clients.
2006
1998
BBA
2016
Think Like A Lawyer - Contract Administration
2016
Reviewing Bidding Documents
2015
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2010
Entertainment Law - Recording First Records
2010
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