Unless otherwise noted, not certified by the Texas Board of legal specialization.
Licensed to practice before all Texas State Courts and all U.S. District and
Bankruptcy Courts in Texas, United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit,
Supreme Court of the United States.

Civil Litigation
Our Civil litigation practice centers on real estate and business related litigation.
Other areas of focus include issues related to banking, employment, environmental,
personal injury and products liability law. The firm has extensive experience related
to insurance policies and bonds concerning the banking, general business
and construction fields. Also visit: Cases Won on Appeal

Commercial Transactions
We have broad-based experience in negotiation, documentation and enforcement
of commercial transactions. This practice includes acquisition and disposition of
business, real estate and personal property. Our services include contract drafting,
negotiations, enforcement and litigation, together with secured transactions, title,
premises, liens, oil and gas, and environmental issues. Additionally, we represent
governmental financial regulatory agencies in this diversified area of practice.

Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization
Our practice includes the representation of secured and unsecured creditors,
bankruptcy trustees and creditors' committees in all industry groups, including
energy and real estate. We have extensive experience in assisting our clients
in recouping losses and protecting their interests affected by bankruptcy and
corporate reorganization.

Arbitration & Mediation
Several members of the Firm have extensive experience as mediators in a wide
variety of civil disputes and are certified as mediators for litigation in state and
federal courts of Texas. Additionally, members of the firm act as arbitrators for
the American Arbitration Association.

Governmental Law
Ross, Banks acts as city attorney for a number of municipalities and as legal counsel for special use districts. The firm has extensive experience in development issues (Development Agreements, MUDs, PIDs, strategic partnerships and industrial districts), annexations, the Open Meetings Act (conducting meetings/parliamentary procedure), the Public Information Act, the Texas Local Government Code and in municipal matters related to employment, economic development, zoning, code enforcement and liquor licensing. The firm also has extensive experience interfacing with district attorneys, County attorneys, the State Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the Comptroller's Office, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other State level authorities.

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