Attorneys - Tampa Attorney Business Intellectual Property

P: (813) 814-5658
F: (813) 814-0077
E: george.banas@banaslaw.com

George A. Banas practices in the areas of business, intellectual property and technology law. Mr. Banas is an attorney admitted to the Florida Bar and a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to becoming and attorney, Mr. Banas had more than 15 years of experience as a businessman, software developer and consultant with companies such as Accenture, Perot Systems (Solutions Consulting), Kwik Kopy Printing and Lincoln Technology Services. As a consultant, Mr. Banas has worked with companies such as Dell, IBM, Cisco, FedEx, CDW, Insight, Tech Data and Univar USA. Mr. Banas has been responsible for designing and implementing large scale infomation technology enhancements to critical logistics and e-commerce systems, warehouse management systems, and business service systems.

EDUCATION:

Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida, 2006
Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude, Honors Program
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1997
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial & Systems Engineering, cum laude

BAR ADMISSIONS:

Florida

COURT ADMISSIONS:

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

REPRESENTATIVE LEGAL EXPERIENCE:

Law Offices of George A. Banas, Tampa, Florida
Attorney, Patent Attorney, 2007 - present
Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, Florida
Patent Agent, 2005 - 2006
Minor League Baseball, St. Petersburg, Florida
In-House Counsel Corporate Intern, 2005
Office of the State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit, Tampa, Florida
Certified Legal Intern, Prosecution Clinic, 2005

NON-LEGAL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE:

Lincoln Technology Services, Inc., Tampa, Florida, 1999 - present
INDUSTRY: Company provides information technology, electronic commerce and supply chain management consulting and implementation services.
POSITION: Managing Consultant, Software Developer, Business Analyst, President, Owner
CLIENTS: Tech Data Corporation (Clearwater, FL), Univar USA (Redmond, WA)
EXPERIENCES: Designed and implemented large-scale strategic enhancements to logistics and e-commerce capabilities. Integrated business system functionality with EDI transactions exchanged with customers, vendors and carriers. Reengineered business processes to align with the design, development and implementation of technical solutions. Developed significant expertise in physical product distribution and efficient warehouse management. Conducted meetings and presented business and technical documentation in meetings with senior executives and mid-level managers. Prepared detailed documentation of system requirements, impact analysis, detail design, testing and implemetation verification. Built EDI capabilities in conjunction with management and developers at Dell, IBM, Cisco, FedEx, CDW and Insight. Authored and programmed customized software running order management, distribution logistics and e-commerce business systems. Managed client engagements, supervised IT professionals, negotiated contract terms and performed billing functions.
Race Track Copy Shop, Tampa, Florida, 2007 - present
INDUSTRY: Start-up company provides digital copying, scanning, mail merge, document merge and variable data printing services to businesses and individuals.
POSITION: President, Owner.
Kwik Kopy Printing, Tampa, Florida, 1998 - 2004
INDUSTRY: Company provides full-service printing, copying and graphic design services to business and individuals.
POSITION: President, Owner, Franchisee.
EXPERIENCES: Purchased existing franchise business in 1998. Reorganized business processes. Instituted computerized order management, accounting and shipping systems. Created integrated product reordering system with Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill restaurants nationwide. Made all financial, operational, marketing, equipment leasing, office leasing and employer-employee decisions. Managed employees, vendor relations, purchasing, accounts payable, warehouse management, inventory control, manufacturing, quality control, customer relations, sales, pricing, order processing, picking, packing, manifesting, shipping, transportation, invoicing, accounts receivable, collections, human resources, payroll, accounting, taxes, contract and lease negotiations, it support and e-commerce. Sold business in 2004.
Perot Systems (Solutions Consulting), Pittsburgh, PA, 1993 - 1998
INDUSTRY: Company provides enterprise software, e-commerce solution, IT implementation and support services.
POSITION: Senior Consultant, Software Developer, Business Analyst
CLIENTS: Tech Data Europe (Munich, Germany), Tech Data Corporation (Clearwater, FL), Sentry Group (Rochester, NY)
EXPERIENCES: Organized software selection process of a new warehouse management system. Served as lead business and technical analyst for enhancing order management and outbound logistics capabilities. Analyzed computer programs performing business functionality to identify optimal programming modifications. Documented impact analysis, detail design, and testing requirements using a systems development methodology. Developed and programmed software related to stock reservation, load management, picking, packing and shipping. Supported the design and implementation of a sales, distribution and warehouse management software package.
Accenture (Andersen Consulting), Cleveland, Ohio, 1991 - 1993
INDUSTRY: Company provides global management consulting, technology and outsourcing services.
POSITION: Senior Consultant, Software Developer
CLIENTS: Lubrizol Corporation (Cleveland, OH), Phar-Mor Corporation (Youngstown, OH)
EXPERIENCES: Designed and programmed an order management and distribution logistics system for high-volume order entry and shipping. Integrated warehouse management system with bar-coding, radio-frequency and automation equipment. Constucted interfaces between process manufacturing system and order management distribution system.