Surendran Pattel - Lawyer in Houston, TX

Surendran K. Pattel

Family Attorney at Houston, TX

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Expertise, Dependability and Very Supportive.

Great with Personal Injury!

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These are the promises of the PKS Law Firm and its founder, Surendran K. Pattel. Mr. Pattel promises to do everything in his power to make the law accessible and responsive to you and your needs.

Mr. Pattel, attorney and counselor at law, understands that the American system of law and justice can seem both confusing and intimidating. Whether you find yourself involved in a civil dispute, a family crisis or a criminal case; whether you are preparing a lease or a will; whether you are dealing with child-custody issues or an immigration/citizenship matter, we are ready to assist you.

Educated in India and the United States, Mr. Pattel has an international worldview, as well as practical, everyday courtroom experience in both countries. Mr. Pattel is licensed in the state of Texas, in the U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas), and in his native India. In addition, he is a certified mediator. While Mr. Pattel is a hands-in attorney who deals personally with every PKS client and issue, he also maintains a network of trusted colleagues in the United States and elsewhere who can provide assistance and consultation as needed.

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Licensed for 13 years

State TX

Status Eligible to Practice in Texas

Acquired 2009

Updated 10/23/2022

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

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PKS Law Firm, PLLC

Two Arena Place

7324 Southwest Freeway, Suite 535

Houston, TX, 77074-2169

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4.9 / 5.0

15 customer reviews

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Posted by Unni | August 16, 2021

Expertise, Dependability and Very Supportive.

Very dependable, Compassionate attorney in Houston, Fort Bend County. Always there for the me, and answer our calls. Very Supportive, and ability to endure difficult circumstances. So there for I highly recommend Mr. Surendran Pattel.

Posted by Andrew | March 16, 2021

Great with Personal Injury!

As someone who had never dealt with the legal system and its proceedings, I didn't have the slightest idea on what to do to begin a case. Through my workings with Mr. Pattel, I was able to see that he is very knowledgeable of the work that he does, fast and hardworking, and truly cares for his clients. He doesn't just look for and succeed with the best possible outcome for you, he is truly there to assist you and answer as many questions as he can.

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Posted by Parul | January 23, 2021

Great probate lawyer

I have hired Mr. Surendrna to handle our legal issue. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Surendran. He is very kind and compassionate. He worked with me very patiently and was very supportive about our situation. His office was very warm and welcoming and he helped us to resolve our case in the minimum possible time , and was overall great. I’m really thankful for him. I highly recommend working with him.

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Posted by L Jay | January 21, 2021

Truly wonderful and compassionate representation

Mr. Patel created a very safe a comfortable environment. Dealing with legal issues with family is never an easy process. We felt, not only supported, but heard when it came to our needs and concerns. He was dedicated, detailed, and expedient. It is hard to find representation that makes you feel as if you truly matter and are not views as income or a cause. In a time with so much at stake, it was amazing to not have to be concerned about representation. Such and incredible relief.

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Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2020

Real Estate

He helped us to prepare a deed.He is very knowledgeable and very helpful.He was awesome to work with.

Posted by Michael | December 9, 2020

Excellent Attorney

Good communication, always answers his phone, never too busy for you. Had my back all the way through and willing to do what it takes to win your case. Overall good guy, highly recommend.

Posted by Rejent Roy | November 26, 2020

Review for my attorney

He was an excellent attorney that helps me a lot for my divorce case smoothly. And I don’t have to worried about for anything. He was excellent and

Posted by Reshma | November 9, 2020

Excellent

Better advices and good case management in proper and systematic manner. Doing things in timely manner

Posted by Vinod | September 28, 2020

Wonderful experience..

I had a great experience with Surendran Pattel. He helped me to solve a civil litigation. He is very knowledgeable and trustworthy person. I would definitely recommend him

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2020

Highly recommend!

We worked with Mr. Patel to obtain a refund from our event planner after the event had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. Our event planner refused to refund us, even for the services not rendered. He was extremely flexible in working with our schedules and always available to answer questions/concerns (even after business hours). With his guidance, we were able to get majority of the money we had requested to be refunded.

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Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2020

Excellent Lawyer!

Our lawyer (Surendran K Pattel) helped us recover money from a planning service that refused to refund us for services they did not provide. It was a long and difficult process that we would not have been able to get thru without his expert guidance and counseling! We ended up settling to get much more than the opposing party was willing to give us initially.

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Posted by Athul | September 23, 2020

Real Estate

I have hired Attorney Surendran K pattel with matters regarding Deed documents for my property. I did have an awesome experience with Mr. Pattel,as his receptive and professional approach, patience and very reasonable billing for the services. Moreover, his extensive experience, and knowledge regarding the matter led to successful completion of the job with in the time frame to my fullest expectation. THANK YOU SO MUCH ! Mr. Surendran K Pattel .

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Posted by Velia | September 23, 2020

Attorney Service

He facilitated the writing of my will, power of attorney, medical directive. His expertise pointed out areas that needed to be addressed that I was not aware of. Knowing I was concerned about leaving the house because of the pandemic, he graciously came to my house to complete the paperwork. And all for a very reasonable fee. I highly recommend him.

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Posted by Richard | September 22, 2020

Expertise, Dependability and Results

I have retained Mr. Pattel for the past four years to deal with my Texas affairs, ranging from estate-planning to real-estate issues. I am impressed by both his expertise and his efficiency.

Posted by Robin | November 3, 2020

A good attorney

Helpful, friendly, dependable, honest knows the job shall recommend to my friends and colleagues.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
PKS Lawfirm PLLC
2017 - Present

Attorney
Solo Practioner
2009 - 2017

Education

University of Houston Law Center
Master of Laws
2011

University of Calicut
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1995

University of Calicut
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
1992

Legal Cases

NO. 1154511
Settled for return of money

Associations

Texas Bar College
Member
2021 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
2020 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2020 - Present

Exchange Club of Sugarland
Member
2018 - Present

Family Bar of Fort Bend
Member
2018 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association
Member
2015 - Present

State Bar of Texas
Member
2009 - Present

Malayalee Association fo Greater Houston
President
2014 - 2015

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Languages Spoken

English

Malayalam

Hindi

Honors and Awards

Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Texas
National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2021

Certification Basic Mediation Training
ADRMediator, Inc.
2020

Certification of Family Law Mediation Training
ADRMediator, Inc.
2020

Clients' Choice Award
Avvo
2020

Attorney ad litem
State Bar of Texas CLE
2020

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Publications

Malayalee Association of Greater Houston Souvenir
The Importance of Wills and Trusts
2021

Voice of Asia
International Business and FCPA Compliance
2018

Voice of Asia
International Property in Divorce Proceeding
2017

Voice of Asia
Triple Net Lease: Things You Need to Know
2017

Voice of Asia
EB-5 Visa A Great But Costly Option
2017

Voice of Asia
Divorce and Property Division in Texas
2017

Houston Journal of International Law
The International Criminal Court and Crimes of Aggression: Beyond the Kampala Convention
2012

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Speaking Engagements

International Law Workshop
International Law
2012

7th Cornell Law School Inter-University Graduate Conference
International Criminal Law
2011

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Robert Bennett

Litigation Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Surendran is a highly regarded attorney who handles both litigation and transactional or business matters with vigorous advocacy for his clients. The judges in the Houston area know him and admire his legal knowledge and the professional way he represents his clients. I will continue to work with him and am honored to do so. Please call him if you have a legal question."

Sanford Dow

Real estate Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Mr. Pattel. Excellent practitioner and high ethics. You can’t go wrong if he is your lawyer."

Joseph Jaroudi

Probate Attorney | Dec 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very professional, and cares for his clients. His experience is great, and he provides clients with ample communication."

Afhan Aman

Unknown Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Co-worker

"It is with much enthusiasm that I endorse Attorney Surendran K. Pattel. I have had the pleasure of knowing him for several years. I have observed his legal skills to be of excellent caliber. Specifically, his analytical skills while applying the prevailing law and precedence to sets of facts presented by clients. As his peer, I find myself approaching him for advice about my work. I have referred cases to him in the past and shall continue to do so."

Shannon Fleming

Family Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Surendran is a thoughtful and thorough lawyer. He is very good at problem solving. He is also a passionate advocate for his clients."