First Admitted: 2016, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.patelanderson.com/team/pimal-patel/

Bar / Professional Activity:

Texas, 2016
U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas, 2017
U.S. Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit, 2017
U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas, 2017
U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Texas. , 2019
U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin. , 2019
U.S. District Court - Western District of Wisconsin. , 2019
U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Wisconsin. , 2019
U.S. District Court - Northern District of Texas. , 2020

Verdicts / Settlements:

Served as litigation counsel on behalf of a multi-state hotel developer in connection with its construction disputes., 2020
Successfully represented police officers in their civil rights claims and violations of due process against a local municipality., 2019
Successfully represented a Subway franchisee investor and secured a judgment in excess of $334k on behalf of a Subway franchisee investor for claims of fraud., 2019
Successfully represented a hotel owner in a dispute with its general contractor. After nearly 2 years, Pimal was able to secure an arbitration award and confirmed judgment in excess of $1.5m, removal of general contractor’s mechanic’s lien, and appointment of a receiver of general contractor., 2019
Served as private counsel to an FBS Division I football coach in a wrongful death action. After reviewing the file and investigating relevant facts, claims against Client were dismissed., 2018
Represented a successful sales executive in threatened litigation for breach of contract and related claims by its former employer. An aggressive response resulted in former employer dropping threats of litigation., 2018
Negotiated terms to a confidential settlement arising out of wrongful death and dram shop claims on behalf of a restaurant franchisee of a nationwide chain, 2017
Successfully negotiated a confidential settlement for significantly less than the bench trial judgment on behalf of a professional association defendant, 2017
Sucessfully negotiated settlement agreement regarding a franchise dispute with Choice Hotels International on behalf of a private investment group., 2017

Transactions:

Served as borrowers counsel in numerous acquisitions and loan modifications on behalf of hotel owners and real estate developers., 2020
Successfully secured and negotiated a loan modification on behalf of a prominent Texas hotel owner, 2016
Successfully negotiated an operating agreement with a nationwide company on behalf of a medical professional, 2017

Pro bono / Community Service:

Franchise and Industry Relation Committee, Asian American Hotel Owners Association, 2022
Executive Committee, Leuva Patidar Samaj of Houston, 2016
Education & Professional Development Committee, Asian American Hotel Owners Association, 2017
Director, Small Independent Motel Association, 2013
Fort Bend Walk Chair, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2015
Ambassador, Asian American Hotel Owners Association, 2016

Honors:

AV - Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022

Educational Background:

J.D., South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 2016
B.B.S., Hotel & Restaurant Management, Cum Laude, University of Houston, 2011

Industry Groups:

Construction
Hospitality
Lodging

Pimal A. Patel