Atty. Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr.

Atty. Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr.

Mr. Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. is a lawyer practicing antitrust law, international law and practice, environmental law and 8 other areas of law.

Cashiers Cashiers 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. at a glance

Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. is an Evergreen Packaging Inc. based in Cashiers, North Carolina. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1990), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1991), Pennsylvania (2013), and North Carolina (2024). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1990) and University of Kentucky (B.B.A. Management, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memphis (Member, Bankruptcy Section), Tennessee (Member, Litigation Section) and American (Member, Litigation Section, Committee on Insurance Coverage Litigation) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cashiers, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. is a lawyer practicing antitrust law, international law and practice, environmental law and 8 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Joseph practices in Cashiers, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cashiers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr.

Where is Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr.'s law office located?
Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr.'s law practice is located in Cashiers, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. handle?
Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. practiced law?
Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. go to law school?
Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.B.A. Management, 1987).
How can I contact Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr. received?
Joseph Benjamin Hanks, Sr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1990
B.B.A. Management
University of Kentucky
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1991
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2013
North Carolina
Admitted: 2024

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