Robert S. Banks

Robert S. Banks

also known as Robert S. Banks, Jr., Bob Banks

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 43 years

Securities and investment fraud Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Securities & Investment Fraud, Litigation, Trusts, Consumer Protection

1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100, Portland, OR

About Robert

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

44 years

20%
Consumer Protection 5%

Specific to investment issues

44 years

5%
Trusts 5%

44 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 43 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 41 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1984

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 43 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1982

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Banks Law Office, P.C.

1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100, Portland, OR, 97204

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Robert S. Banks's Reviews

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Posted by Donna | December 07, 2014 | Securities & Investment Fraud

My Dream Team

When contacting Mr. Banks I had already been told by another firm that there was very little if any hope for our case...I knew our case was different in that it involved not just investment fraud..but real estate property. There were many pieces to the puzzle..and at times was hard to put together. ... Mr. Banks and his team spent countless hours putting things together..many times calling me after hours to go over things. He spent hours going over police records and talking with people that could one day be called as expert witnesses. After over a year of countless hours of work our case was settled. I appreciate all that was done for us. Mr. Banks never stated it was a sure thing...BUT let me know it was worth the fight...AND IT WAS

Posted by Avtar-Hari | October 04, 2014 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

A Truly Exceptional Lawyer and Human Being

I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity of working very closely with Bob Banks for the past three years. He has represented, as a plaintiff, the nonprofit organization of which I am a board member in two highly complex malpractice suits against professionals - one a lawyer and the other a... business appraiser. In both cases, Bob delivered highly satisfactory results. Not only is Bob exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled, he is also one of the best human beings I have met. He is a person of the highest principles and integrity. He is sublimely respectful, caring and considerate. He is a talented strategist, and a highly effective communicator and relationship builder. He is tough, but fair. Without any reservation whatsoever, I would enthusiastically recommend him to any individual or organization in need.

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Robert S. Banks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jon Furgison

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is an experienced and knowledgeable securities attorney and advocate for investor rights."

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Cary Lapidus

Litigation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Bob Banks. He is the best securities litigator north of San Francisco."

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Steven Smucker

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bob Banks has been specializing in investment fraud cases for as long as he's been a lawyer. He is well known through out the country as one of the foremost experts in his field. The Oregonian newspaper frequently consults Bob on securities/investment fraud issues. He's appeared in the Wall Street Journal. He helps defrauded investors get their money back."

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John Tollefsen

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Cary Lapidus

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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John Tollefsen

Securities offerings lawyer

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Steven Smucker

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyers List, Best Lawyers

2013

Director Emeritus, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

2012

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

Distinguished Service Award, Federal Bar Association

2007

President's Award, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Ass'n

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Lewis & Clark Law School

1987 - Present

Owner, Banks Law Office, PC

Associations

1998 - 1999

Federal Bar Association

President, Oregon Chapter

Sample of Legal Cases

Boyer v. Salomon Smith Barney

victory

Houston v. Seward & Kissel, LLP

Prevailing party

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Education

1982

U Of Wisconsin

law

1977

Reed College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Oregon State Bar Webcast Seminar Directing Anomalies in Investment Statements

2013

33rd Annual Northwest Securities Institute Seminar

Recent Developments at FINRA

2011

AAII Investor Meeting Industry Regulation

2008

Northwest Securities Institute

Recent Developments in FINRA Securities Arbitration

Languages

English

Activity

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