Practice areas: Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Real Estate
Licensed in Texas since: 2016
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston
Languages spoken: English, Gujarati
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2026 Patel Anderson LLP
7324 Southwest FwySuite 560
Houston, TX 77074 Phone: 713-893-3637 Email: Pimal A. Patel Visit website
Pimal A. Patel is the managing partner of Patel Anderson LLP. Pimal routinely represents real estate developers, borrowers, sponsors and franchisees in a variety of commercial transactions and litigation matters. Pimal has garnered recognition from his colleagues and peers for his accomplishments and the successful outcomes he has achieved for his clients. Pimal has earned an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been consistently recognized as a "Rising Star" by Texas Super Lawyers since 2019 for his real estate practice. Most recently, Pimal was selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America in 2024. Pimal possesses first-hand experience in owning, operating, and managing assets in the real estate sector, giving him a unique understanding of the challenges faced by the hospitality industry. He has closely collaborated with franchisees, small business owners and industry groups across the country, aiding them in overcoming hurdles that could have otherwise caused their establishments to close permanently. In addition to practicing law, Pimal believes strongly in community service. Since 2013, Pimal has served as a Director of the Small Independent Motel Association (SIMA). Also, Pimal previously served as the chair to the Education & Professional Development Committee and the Franchise and Industry Relations Committee for the world’s largest hotel owner’s association, Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), and currently serves as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee for AAHOA.
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 (Case Results)
- 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
- Construction
- Hospitality
- Lodging
Office location for Pimal A. Patel
7324 Southwest Fwy
Suite 560
Houston, TX 77074
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2026