Danese Katrina Banks, General Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on General and Personal Injury
Managing PartneratThe Cochran Law Firm
Memphis, TN
Practicing general in Memphis since 1996.
- 30+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Danese Katrina Banks is a managing partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Danese has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Cochran Law Firm.
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- General · Personal Injury
- Handles General and Personal Injury matters from Memphis, TN.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Danese Katrina Banks: Danese Katrina Banks is a managing partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Danese has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Cochran Law Firm.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Danese Katrina Banks
Danese concentrates on general and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Danese handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Danese takes general matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danese agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Danese takes personal injury matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danese agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Danese Katrina Banks — Over 30 years of Tennessee general experience
Danese Katrina Banks is a managing partner based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Danese has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Cochran Law Firm.
Danese Katrina Banks is a lawyer practicing tort & personal injury, trade & professional association. Danese received a B.A. degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years. Danese practices at The Cochran Law Firm in Memphis, TN.
Danese's approach to general cases
Danese Katrina Banks is a lawyer practicing tort & personal injury, trade & professional association. Danese received a B.A. degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years. Danese practices at The Cochran Law Firm in Memphis, TN.
The kind of cases Danese takes
Danese reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and personal injury matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Danese Katrina Banks's legal education and bar admissions
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
J.D. · 1995
Xavier University of Louisiana
B.A. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Danese's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2009 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2002 · ACTIVE
Tennessee
1996 · ACTIVE
Danese studied at J.D. in University of Texas at Austin School of Law and B.A. in Xavier University of Louisiana.
Law school and academic background
Danese completed J.D. in University of Texas at Austin School of Law and B.A. in Xavier University of Louisiana. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Danese runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Danese's professional memberships and bar associations
Tort and Insurance Law Section
membership
Locations
Danese Katrina Banks's office in Memphis
Danese's primary office is at One Commerce Square, 40 South Main, Suite 1700, Memphis, TN, 38103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
The Cochran Law Firm
One Commerce Square, 40 South Main, Suite 1700
Memphis, TN 38103
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How to hire Danese Katrina Banks — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Danese usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Danese charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danese's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Danese will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Danese
Danese discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Danese confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Danese's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Danese Katrina Banks
How much does it cost to hire Danese for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Danese walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Danese offer a free consultation?
Danese charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danese's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Danese's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Danese gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Danese take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Danese is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Danese will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Danese?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Danese will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Danese accepting new general clients right now?
Danese's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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