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Parag P. Patel
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Biography
Parag Patel is a partner of Patel Law Offices.
Patel Law Offices is a law firm that cares deeply about its clients. The firm concentrates its practice in the areas of trust and estate planning and administration, probate, elder law, federal, and death tax planning. The firm has presented numerous seminars and written published articles on all aspects of tax, elder law, trust and estate planning and administration.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Tax
40%
32 years | 150 cases
Estate Planning
25%
32 years | 200 cases
Business
15%
31 years | 150 cases
Elder Law
10%
32 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Patel Law Offices
33 Wood Ave South, Second Fl, PO Box 81, Iselin, NJ, 08830-0081
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Posted by jillg57 | August 15, 2012 | Tax
Awful, said I had a tax case but it was "too complicated" for him
Called office for consultation. Secretary asked me to write detailed summary of case for his review. Took my time and office did not call back for a week. When discussed case summary with him i was told to consult a tax attorney but my case was "too complicated" for him to handle. The guy shops case...
Parag Patel
Replied last April 16, 2013I want to sincerely apologize for the poor experience you had. We take customer feedback very seriously, and want to make sure that your complaint is heard. We are careful about the cases we accept and do not accept cases that are beyond our practice areas, but we do feel we charge reasonable and competitive fees. We would like to understand more about your experience, so please contact our office directly. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Posted by Janine | May 10, 2012 | Estate Planning
Yes, I would recommend this attorney!
I went to this attorney for estate planning and, later, a tax situation. He was so knowledgeable and responsive, and his office staff is the most pleasant I've dealt with in any professional office. I would definitely recommend him! He handled everything to my satisfaction, for sure.
Parag Patel
Replied last April 16, 2013Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2008
Great attorney
I went into Mr. Patel's office with a lot of questions & concerns. He listened to everything I had to say and took on my worries as if they were his own. He worked my case in a professional and timely manner. He was never too busy to talk to me & was always able to address my questions. He was prompt...
Parag P. Patel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Parag is my go-to guy for any tax-related issues for my business clients. You want him in your corner."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I know Atty. Parag Patel as an accomplished and high-level attorney in the areas of Elder Law and Estate Planning, with emphasis on high-net worth clients looking to minimize the impact of estate taxes. If he accepts your case, you are certainly in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Parag is exceptionally bright. He is professional and creative. He can be trusted to quickly find the best approach. Any client would be in good hands with Mr. Patel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Patel's primary expertise is in estate planning, tax issues, and elder law. He is also well respected in business law issues."
Experience
Honors
1994
Shell Oil Corporation Award in Tax Law, Georgetown University Law School
Work Experience
1995 - 1999
Tax Attorney, Fox and Fox
Associations
2008 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Estate Planning, Probate & Trust CommitteeChair
2008 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Tax Law CommitteeChair
2008 - 2011
South Asian Bar Association of New JerseyPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
IRS Private Letter Ruling 200811028
Taxpayer prevailed in IRS ruling
Education
1998
New York University School of Law
Master of Law (LL.M.) Tax Law
1994
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor (JD)
Speaking Engagements
2013
Wilkin & Guttenplan, PC
Understanding Form 8621 And How it Relates to Investments in Foreign Mutual Funds
2011
2008
Amercian Bar Association 2008 Annual Meeting
How to Start and Build and Estate Planning Practice
Publications
2015
2015
2015
Economic Times
FATCA Repeal is Dead
2008
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Newsletter
“Leave a Legacy” - Beneficiary Designation on your Retirement Plan
Languages
Gujarati
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides