The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to welcome Akshar U. Patel to its New Jersey office as an Associate in the Litigation Practice Group.
“We are thrilled to have Akshar join our team. We look forward to seeing him grow and succeed with us. His excellent experience, dedication, and passion will benefit our clients,” said David C. Roberts, who co-chairs the Litigation Practice Group with the Honorable Emil Giordano (Ret.).
About Akshar Patel
Patel concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation disputes. He handles leasing and commercial litigation, focusing on commercial landlord disputes and secured transactions before state and federal courts. Patel frequently engages in motion practice and argues summary judgment and discovery motions before the New Jersey Superior Court.
In addition, Patel manages all aspects of discovery, including drafting requests and responses, performing document review, conducting depositions, and preparing witnesses for depositions. He is experienced in conducting client intakes, drafting correspondence to clients and opposing counsel, and drafting and filing complaints and answers.
Prior to joining Norris McLaughlin, Patel was an intern at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey where he drafted trial motions, performed legal research, and contributed to trial preparation. He also interned in the Office of Public Engagement at the White House where he assisted in drafting and preparing research and public policy memorandums.
As a young professional, Patel is dedicated to giving back to his community. He is a member of the South Asian Bar Association and an active advocate for the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Patel speaks Gujarati, Arabic, and Spanish.
Patel received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2018, where he was Executive Editor of the Seton Hall Legislative Journal, a member of the Seton Hall Law Mock Trial Board, and part of the Equal Justice Clinic for the Seton Hall Center for Social Justice. He received his B.A. from George Washington University in 2013.
About the Norris McLaughlin Litigation Practice
The Norris McLaughlin litigation attorneys represent individual and business clients in a wide variety of industries and personal matters in state and federal courts in the United States as well as in domestic and international arbitrations through the firm’s participation in domestic and international legal networks. The group’s reflection our the firm’s core values through reasonableness and efficiency, technical and industry-specific experience, knowledge of courts and judges, and trial and appellate experience, combined with the strengths and skills of the firm’s Business Law Practice Group, have earned the loyalty and respect of clients, peers, and the community for over six decades.
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