Sonali Patnaik

Also known as Sonali Metha Patnaik
Sonali Patnaik
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Spanish

About Me

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Attorney Sonali Mehta Patnaik has practiced Immigration and Nationality Law in Dallas since 2004. She has had substantial success in all levels of Immigration... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent Lawyer known as Sonali Patnaik”

Posted by: John, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Very competent, honest and trustworthy lawyer. I have been with her since 2009 with the immigration case and she has done a wonderful job. My case... more
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5 star rating

“Final Deportation Preceding”

Posted by: Jayant, 8 months ago.

Client Review: I had my wife's case on final deportation Preceding. I hired a lawyer in New Jersey who was suppose to file a application for my wife's removal of... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Zheila Seyedin Bazleh

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Zheila Bazleh , Dallas (TX), 1 day ago
Nitin Sud

Brilliant immigration attorney.

Endorsement from lawyer: Nitin Sud , Houston (TX), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

9 years since Sonali Patnaik was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 2004 03/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Attorney at Patnaik Law Office 2006–present
Attorney at Chavez & Gallagher 2005–2006
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Texas School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004
University of Texas at Austin History B.A. 2001
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Public Interest Law Award University of Texas School of Law 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
American Immigration Council 2006–present
Member Dallas Bar Association 2006–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 66 Legal Answers
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43 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
19 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Re-Entry Permit: Protecting U.S. Lawful Permanent Residence During an Extended Stay Abroad Bollywood Magazine 2013
Understanding the New I-601A Waiver Bollywood Magazine 2013
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals North Texas DreamTeam DACA MegaClinic 2013
Immigrant Visa Processing American Immigration Lawyers Association (Dallas chapter) 2013
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