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.