Identified as North Carolina’s largest minority-owned law firm, The Banks Law Firm has shown an unprecedented commitment to creating a positive impact on the community. Leading affordable housing cases through better outcomes and working through public-private partnerships for housing developments has resulted in personal gratification. Read the full story as it appears in the Business North Carolina February 2022 issue. …
THE COLOR OF LAW: A FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF HOW OUR GOVERNMENT SEGREGATED AMERICA The Banks Law Firm principal, Antoinette M. “Toni” Jackson, had a virtual conversation with author, Richard Rothstein as they discussed issues of race and housing. Mr. Rothstein’s book, The Color of Law demonstrates that residential segregation was created by racially explicit and unconstitutional government policy in the mid-twentieth century …
The Banks Law Firm announced today that Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has appointed Antoinette “Toni” Jackson along with six others to the Texas Medical Board District One Review Committee. Ms. Jackson is also a member of the National Bar Association and American Bar Association. Ms. Jackson is an attorney and Principal for the Banks Law Firm in its Houston, …
October 1, 2020 – Durham, NC – The Banks Law Firm has relocated to accommodate increased demand for its services. Founded in 1994 in downtown Durham, the Firm has also established offices in Atlanta and Houston. The Firm’s new address is 4309 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 110, Durham, North Carolina 27703. Their telephone number remains the same at 919-474-9137. Practice areas …
Navigating COVID-19 compliance during this challenging time is a struggle for many employers. The current global pandemic is something employers have not faced before. Below, we have compiled links to relevant information which may be useful during this time of uncertainty. Because the situation surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic is constantly evolving, there may be guidance included below that may change …
Affordable housing professionals gather to learn and network in the Big Easy DURHAM, NC (September 11, 2019) – The Banks Law Firm announced today that Antoinette “Toni” Jackson will be a speaker at the Novogradac Conference and Workshop. The Workshop will be held on October 3 – 4 at the JW Marriott in New Orleans. Novogradac’s Credit and Bond Financing …
Principal Ted Edwards has been named a North Carolina Super Lawyer for 2019. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this distinction. Each year, the publishers of Super Lawyers magazine, undertake a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent research to identify outstanding …
Principal Ted Edwards has been named a North Carolina Super Lawyer for 2017. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Each year, the publishers of Super Lawyers Magazine, undertake a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent research to identify …
Sherrod Banks, President of The Banks Law Firm, announced that Howard Rhodes has joined the firm as an associate. Mr. Rhodes joins the practice with a focus on civil litigation and housing and economic development law. Mr. Rhodes is an associate who concentrates his practice in civil litigation, corporate transactions, and housing and economic development law. Prior to joining The …
All lines are busy at the WRAL call center. The North Carolina Bar Association’s ninth annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day is in the books. The record books, that is! Operating from seven call centers across the state, 532 North Carolina lawyers volunteered to provide free legal information to 10,136 citizens on Friday, March 4, establishing records for both volunteers and …