Emile H. Banks Jr.

Emile H. Banks Jr. is a Milwaukee attorney at Emile Banks & Associates, LLC, whose practice centers on civil rights law, insurance defense, mediation, arbitration, and trial consulting. He represents insurance companies and self-insured corporations in disputes involving product liability, automobile accidents, professional liability, construction, premises liability, transportation, toxic torts, and insurance coverage. His work includes trial and appellate representation across a broad range of commercial and civil matters. He approaches litigation with an emphasis on early preparation and readiness for trial.

Emile earned his B.A. in psychology from Cardinal Stritch University. He later received his J.D. from Ohio Northern University School of Law. During law school, he served as Associate Research Editor of the Ohio Northern Law Review. His academic background provided a foundation for a career focused on civil litigation, insurance matters, dispute resolution, and courtroom advocacy.

Emile has substantial experience serving as a mediator and arbitrator in complex civil disputes. He has represented clients in matters involving medical malpractice defense, construction defects, contract interpretation, environmental impairment, and professional liability. His work extends to nationwide trial consulting and alternative dispute resolution. He is admitted in Wisconsin and Arizona, along with several federal courts, the Seventh Circuit, the US Supreme Court, and the US Court of Federal Claims.

Emile H. Banks Jr. has held leadership roles in several prominent trial organizations. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and Litigation Counsel of America. He has served as president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and held leadership roles with Wisconsin defense organizations. His professional recognition includes Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Emile Banks & Associates LLC
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Member, International Society of Barristers
• Member, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
• President, American Board of Trial Advocates, Wisconsin Chapter
• Former Director, Legal Aid Society
• Director, Wisconsin Defense Counsel, 2015
• Director, Community Warehouse
• Director, Good Hope Economic Development
• Director, Collins State Bank

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Ohio Northern University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cardinal Stritch University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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