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Vikrant Dev Bhatia

Business Attorney at Arlington, VA

5.0   33 reviews
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  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 11 years
    Virginia - VA 14 years
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 14 years
    State VA
    Acquired 2009
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

About Vikrant

Learn Vikrant’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Business
    30%

    14 years

  2. Contracts and agreements
    20%
    A well written business contract is essential. We can help you with your your business agreements, including: - Corporate bylaws or LLC operating agreements - Residential and commercial lease agreements - Business purchase and sale

    14 years

  3. Immigration
    20%

  4. Real estate
    20%
    Our commercial real estate legal services include representing individual and corporate clients who are purchasing or leasing commercial space in Virginia and D.C.

    14 years

  5. Government
    10%
    If you're a small, disadvantaged, woman or veteran owned business in D.C. that wants to work with the District Government, you should know about a program that awards up to 12 points and/or a bidding % reduction in D.C.

I'm a transactional attorney. I advise clients who are interested in forming a business or are seeking to enter into a partnership or joint venture with a family member, friend or business partner. I also represent and assist clients in commercial matters, such as those that require the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts, including lease agreements, purchase sale agreements, loan and financing agreements, security agreements, promissory notes, assignments of rents and leases and, as an additional example, franchise agreements. I also provide advice on landlord-tenant matters.

 

More than the type of law I practice however, is the philosophy which guides my practice of law. My approach is: (i) client-centered and (ii) goal-oriented. Clients (and service to clients) are the single greatest asset of the firm, its main purpose and the reason for its success. Zealous and dedicated representation are not merely aspirational goals; they are the principles underling my practice. I represent my clients and their interests with conviction and resolve.

 

The fact that my practice is transactional means that I don't need to be overly confrontational; in fact, I'm aware that both parties in a transaction seek a common goal - a "meeting of the minds." My focus is to facilitate a mutually beneficial outcome; a consummated transaction in which the parties have the opportunity to achieve their vision.

Awards

Client's Choice 2021,2018
Client's Choice
2021 2018

Contact Vikrant

The Bhatia Law Firm, P.C.
4250 Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA, 22203
The Bhatia Law Firm, P.C.
1015 15th Street, N.W.
Suite 600
Washington, DC, 20005
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Reviews

5.0 / 5.0
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Client's Choice 2021
Client's Choice
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Posted by Elizabeth | November 6, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Setting up a LLC
Vikrant is excellent attorney. I hired him to set up a company LLC. He was very clear about the process and timelines. He was responsive and helpful throughout and the LLC was set up quickly with no issues.
Posted by Vanessa | October 19, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
We engaged Vikrant for help with a Membership Interest Sale Agreement for our small business. He is a good listener, articulate and knowledgeable, and we were very happy with his advice for our particular situation and the indemnification language he suggested that we, as the buyers, include in the agreement. I highly recommend him!
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Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2022
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Employee termination
He was very thorough thru the whole process....outlined different options and was responsive to my concerns. He followed up at the end to be sure I was satisfied... and I definitely was.
Posted by John | October 4, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
DC condo conversion
After buying a row home in Washington, DC and converting it to two condo units Vikrant helped with the entire process. This was my first home and also my first condo conversion and I had literally no idea what the conversion process entailed. Vikrant helped me understand the condo conversion process while taking care of all the legal filings for me. A few of the documents he helped produce and file include the letter of intent, articles of incorporation, and public offering statement and exhibits (bylaws, deeds, purchase agreements, etc.). Vikrant went above and beyond by making himself available and being extremely responsive through phone and email. If I were to go through this process again I have no doubt that I would work with Vikrant again. I would recommend Vikrant's services to any of my friends and family and I don't think you'll find a better business, contracts and agreements, and real estate professional in the area.
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Posted by Warren Hunter | October 23, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Home Loan Approved
I’m Warren live in New York. Words alone can’t express how I feel. Rootkits credit specialist did what I felt was impossible to repair. I had a $24,000 student loan from 1989 and I know I paid it off long ago with some credit card which brought down my credit score, but they took my tax return which deprived me of getting a home loan. I read several reviews about rootkits credit specialist and decided to contact them via rootkitscreditspecialist AT gmail DOT com and texted afterwards [(760 474 3440)]. I got a reply immediately and explained my predicament. Rootkits brought back my lost joy by fixing my credit which enabled me to gain access to a home loan. Today I’m living happily with my kids. All thanks to the entire team Rootkits credit specialist. They are just the best. I solely recommend them.
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Posted by Christian | April 12, 2021
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Highly recommend
I worked with Vikrant on a shareholder agreement. He was prompt, precise and knowledgeable. I also referred him to a client who is very happy with his services . I will continue to use and refer Vikrant and his firm!
Posted by Dhananjay | April 11, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Hired for tenanat removal
I worked with Vikrant regarding an issue with tenant. Vikrant was very approahable and easy to work with. After an initial notice to vacate tenannt finally moved out. Vikrant was great to work with and is an active listener.
Posted by Kapil | April 11, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Detailed oriented and thorough.
Vikrant helped me on a very tight deadline negotiating a buy-sale contract. He is very detailed oriented and easy to work with. Look forward to working with him in the future as well.
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Employment Agreement review and redlines
I worked with Vikrant on an employment agreement over the course of about 10 days including two weekends. He was flexible with his time in supporting my timeline for the job. He was also responsive, thorough and helped me to understand the agreement. Ultimately with his support I was able to negotiate for the employment terms I wanted and accept the job!
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Posted by Nawal Alam | February 22, 2021
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Extraordinary Experience
Vikrant came highly recommended to us by a common friend. Over the past month and half that we worked with Vikrant and his firm, the experience has been nothing less than exceptional. Vikrant was always an email or a phone call away, regardless of the time of day or week. He has shown exemplary level of knowledge and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and confident. His service to us far superseded the cost and we'd be lucky to work with him and his firm in the future. We wish Vikrant and his firm a prosperous future.
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Posted by Mohammad | January 26, 2021
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Mohammad Baig, LPC, NCC
I hired Mr. Bhatia to help me with my business contracts. I found him to be professional, prompt, kind and experienced. Looking forward to doing business again!
Posted by Kristina | December 17, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Superb attorney!
I first hired Vikrant about a non-traditional lease issue that needed a quick resolution. He always got back to me right away, thoroughly explained my legal rights in easy-to-understand terms, and assisted me throughout the process. I was so impressed that I then hired him to advise regarding a commercial-lease issue--and once again he's proven reliable, responsive, and helpful. I highly recommend hiring him!
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Posted by Aurelia | September 28, 2020
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Great lawyer!!
Vikrant Bhatia is an excellent lawyer. He guided us through the whole process and made things easier for us. We knew we were in good hand.
Posted by VTN | September 19, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent work
Vikrant assisted us with obtaining CBE certification in DC for our business. He was prompt, professional, and very helpful throughout the process. He followed up with all inquiries from the review officer and guided us through all of our responses. Much appreciated and highly recommended.
Posted by Tejas | August 15, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
President, Operations
We hired Vikrant to work on our CBE certification in Washington DC. The certification generally takes between 3 and 6 months. Vikrant helped us get it within 2 months. He was extremely professional and on top of every correspondence between DC and Build DMV. We intend to hire his firm for additional services and look forward to a long partnership in the future.
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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent
The law offices of Bhatia law is very much appreciated with the way they handle their cases. I particularly want to thank Vikrant Bhatia for his spontaneous responses and actions, from day 1 till the case is completed.
Posted by Samantha | April 11, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Fantastic
Professional. Friendly. Responds quickly. Vikrant has been imperative to the growth of my business. Highly recommended if you're looking for someone who knows what they're doing, and gets the job done.
Response from Vikrant Bhatia May 4, 2018
Thank you Samantha. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again.
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Review
Vikrant was very informative and efficient and got the job done. Would definitely recommend him highly. He has vast expertise and experience in his field .
Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Best of the best
Vickrant is a person with lot of knowledge. He is helping me step by step to understand and proceed with everything that requires opening a business. He is patient person and easy to talk. I recommend it 100%
Posted by NJ | March 5, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend Vikrant and his Law Firm
Thanks Vikrant for your responsiveness and assistance all these years. Mr. Bhatia has represented and provided legal assistance related to condo sale and Landlord Tenant issues since 2013. His professional demeanor, his insight into the technical areas, and his belief about resolving the issues quickly to the satisfaction of all in reasonable time makes him the sought after legal consul.
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Response from Vikrant Bhatia May 6, 2018
Thanks for the positive review.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 200-300 per hour
  • Contingency 25%-33%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • The Bhatia Law Firm
  • 2011 - Present
  • Associate
  • Graves, Horton, Askew & Johns, LLC
  • 2008 - 2010

Education

  • Howard University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2008
  • George Mason University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2004

Legal Cases

  • Personal Injury - Pedestrian Crosswalk
  • Financial Recovery
  • Contracts - Lease Agreement (Restaurant)
  • Executed Agreement
  • Joint Venture Agreement - Small Business
  • Executed Agreement
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Associations

  • District of Columbia Bar
  • N/A
  • Virginia State Bar
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Honors and Awards

  • American Jurisprudence - International Law
  • Howard University School of Law
  • 2009

Publications

  • LinkedIn
  • Contract Drafting - Possibilities, Perils, Pitfalls
  • 2016

Speaking Engagements

  • Legal Info for the Layman
  • Business Law, Landlord Tenant Law
  • 2017

Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (4)
Endorse Vikrant
Real estate Attorney | Aug 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Vik is a fantastic attorney and diligent professional. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with."
Contracts and agreements Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Vikrant on various cases in Arlington County and Fairfax County. He is a talented litigator and is effective in obtaining positive results for his clients. It was a pleasure working with him and I hope to do so again."
Litigation Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Vikrant is a skilled litigator with years of experience in litigation. If you are looking for an attorney that is going to fight for you and get you the results you need, look no further. As a fellow litigator, I am amazed at the wide range of talent levels of attorneys across the DMV. When working with Vikrant, I knew I could rely on his representations and his work product. 5 star attorney is an understatement!"
Business Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Vikrant balanced his duty to advocate for his client with civility and respect toward me and my client. We had several rounds of contract markup as we negotiated terms on behalf of our clients and his work was high quality. Even though we were on opposites sides of the matter, we were able to create a reasonable solution for our two clients that preserved their working relationship. I'm in Richmond and if I need to refer someone to a business attorney in N. Virginia, Vikrant will be high on my list."
Contracts and agreements Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Vikrant is an excellent lawyer with an expertise in transactional matters. Attentive to detail, sharp, and very knowledgeable--you are in good hands with Vikrant."
Business Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Vikrant is a great advocate for his clients and highly knowledgeable about corporate law."
Litigation Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Vikrant is an excellent attorney who I have had the pleasure of working with on a number of cases. I have referred him litigation, collections, and corporate work and he has handled the work in an excellent and professional manner. I highly recommend him to any potential client or colleague."
Business Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Vikrant is a top-notch attorney and the best legal professional that you want on your side from the very beginning. He is patient, attentive, and thorough in everything that he does for his clients. Most importantly, he gives you the advice that every person in business needs to hear and should follow. I've known Vikrant for years and highly recommend his services."
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