Philip Banks was raised on a farm. He went to Princeton University on a scholarship and later attended Harvard Law School. He is a lawyer with the firm of Firth, Wynn and Meyer. Philip is a somewhat strict and gruff man, but he does have a softer side. Nonetheless, his anger can get him into trouble at times, especially when he feels his image is being besmirched. He is a very caring and loving husband and father. He makes sure that he does what is best for all his children, including Will. Although Will is only related to Phillip by marriage, he very much cares for him like his own. Though he is a man of riches, he is rather stringent about his money.
