About Richard Finis

Richard Finis Dean is a bankruptcy and tax attorney based in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He has been practicing law for over 29 years, serving clients in both Mississippi and Louisiana. His firm, Faries & Associates, LLC, is located at 1090 Riley Road, Vicksburg, MS 39183. You can contact him at (601) 914-6687. Mr.

Dean earned his Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law in 1996, focusing on governmental law and taxation. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication from the University of Arkansas in 1985. He is a member of the Mississippi State Bar and the Louisiana State Bar, having been admitted to practice in Mississippi in 1996 and in Louisiana in 1997. Mr. Dean's practice areas include bankruptcy law, covering Chapter 7, 11.

13 cases, as well as tax law, encompassing business taxes, estate tax planning, and tax audits. He is fluent in both English and German. Before establishing his own firm, Mr. Dean was involved in legal proceedings related to his admission to the Mississippi Bar. In 2008, the Mississippi Supreme Court addressed his case concerning his application for admission, highlighting issues related to his character and fitness.

For more information or to verify his license status, you can visit the Mississippi State Bar's official website. Please note that while this information is current as of February 2026, it's advisable to contact the Mississippi State Bar directly for the most up-to-date details.

Education

Mississippi College School of Law

J.D. (1996) | Governmental Law/Taxation

1996

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

B.A. (1985) | English/Communication

1985

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) German (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Mississippi
Louisiana

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi U.S. District Court
Mississippi Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1996
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court · Admitted 1997

Types of Cases Handled

Bankruptcy Tax Law

Legal Services Scope

Chapter 7 Chapter 11 Chapter 13 Tax Audits Estate Tax Planning

Professional Associations

Mississippi State Bar

has membership Current

Louisiana State Bar

has membership 1997 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 1090 Riley Road Vicksburg MS 39183