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Pankaj S Raval

also known as "PK", Trademark Attorney
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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 11 years
  • Free consultation
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About Pankaj

Pankaj has earned widespread recognition as a personable, knowledgable, and reliable startup, small business, and intellectual property attorney. He has helped clients resolve issues related to entity choices, stock issues, trademarks, copyrights, wage claims, film financing, music production, lease negotiations, landlord/tenant disputes, non-profit filings and more.

In 2009, Pankaj received his law degree from the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law where he was a member of the Student Bar Association, the International Law Society (ILS), and Entertainment Law Society. Pankaj served as the President of the International Law Society, clerked for a law firm working closely with partners and associates on real estate, employment and intellectual property matters and filed trademarks and created business entities for clients. Before starting the Law Offices of Pankaj Raval, Pankaj worked for two law firms in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on securities litigation, civil litigation and employment law as well as co-founded The Fashion Law Group, a boutique fashion-focused law firm based in Los Angeles.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Pankaj has grown up embracing his Indian and American identities. It was as a young adult, reading the works for Mahatma Gandhi that Pankaj decided to follow the footsteps of the great Indian revolutionary and pursue a career dedicated to justice. Pankaj graduated in 2005 from University of Arizona with a double BA in Economics and Sociology (Honors) with a minor in Business Administration. After graduating, Pankaj spent one year in India working with Indicorps, teaching music, fighting for fisherman property rights, and tutoring Tibetan monks in english. His work with marginalized communities and oppressed groups gives him a unique understanding of his clients problems so he can find creative resolutions to difficult disputes.

Pankaj resides in Los Angeles and is licensed to practice law in the state of California and Arizona. In his spare time, Pankaj enjoys playing basketball, hiking, reading, learning music, and spending time with friends and family.

 

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Practice areas

EntertainmentContracts and agreementsTrademark applicationBusiness
  1. Business: 45%

    Business Entity Formation; Contract Drafting; Real Estate

    12 years, 400 cases

  2. Trademark application: 30%

    Trademark searches, applications, and responses to office actions.

    12 years, 150 cases

  3. Contracts and agreements: 15%

    Draft and review all types of contracts and agreements.

  4. Entertainment: 10%

    Record Label and Music Agreements, Independent Film, Licensing, Trademarks, Copyright; Athletes

    11 years

Languages spoken

Gujarati, English

Photos and videos

3409403 1551911635

Contact

Carbon Law Group, P.C.

633 W. Fifth Street
Suite 2600
Los Angeles, CA, 90071

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201011/08/2021
AZActive 200909/05/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers1
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Certificate of AppreciationLSBA2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerCarbon Law Group, P.C.2016 - Present
Founder and PartnerLaw Offices of Pankaj S. Raval2011 - Present
Co-Founder/PartnerThe Fashion Law Group2012 - 2013
Contract AttorneySingh, Singh, and Trauben, LLP2011 - 2012
AttorneyFarhang and Medcoff2009 - 2010
AttorneyHEURLIN SHERLOCK PANAHI2009 - 2010
Legal InternMtv Networks2007 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationN/A2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationN/A2011 - Present
California Lawyers for the ArtsN/A2011 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Arizona College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
University of ArizonaBA - Bachelor of Arts2005
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
National Business InstituteBusiness Contracts 1012016
International Trademark AssociationTrademarks in Wearable Technologies2016
California Lawyers for the Arts Education SeriesTrademarks for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs2013
Whittier Law School IP GroupAn Introduction to Fashion LaW2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Startup FinancingSuccess

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Honest All star lawyer

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If only every attorney was as professional and honest as Pankaj! I interviewed 10 attorneys regarding my case and Pankaj was the only one that was honest and direct up front. Pankaj went out of his way to make sure I was assisted in my case and even told me how I could save money in many ways. Wow, I cannot say enough good things about my dealings with Pankaj. I am a believer in karma and clearly Pankaj is too. Thank you so much! Mark Rehling
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Patient and very clear with his explanations

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Absolutely amazing experience. Very helpful information, unrushed has great knowledge in his specialty area.
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Smooth Trademark and Copyright Process

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Pankaj was able to easily get me a trademark and copyright that other attorneys weren't able to do. I highly recommend his professional services.
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Extremely knowledgeable!

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I came to Pankaj with what I thought was a very complicated business structure situation for his review. He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to provide some great advice around how to structure the entities. I would highly recommend and will absolutely continue to use for all of my business needs.
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Glad I Met With Pankaj

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I met with Pankaj this week after much deliberation, as I don't have a ton of money to spend on lawyers at the moment and was really weighing my options with various lawyers in the area. I'm confident that I made the right decision. First off, being someone in the process of starting up a tech-entertainment based company, I was impressed by the high quality of the team's website. Contacting them through the site was a breeze, it even walks you through steps to make sure you're giving the right information to them to properly start the process. From what I saw there and gleaned from the info, his firm seemed well suited to deal with matters in the startup and tech realm. If you haven't been to the site yet, check it out. Pankaj replied quickly to my initial inquiry, and was quick to reply to multiple emails multiple times before I even came in for the consultation. Someone from the office even called me and talked to me on the phone, giving me information and answering some basic questions about their services. I can be a pain when it comes to getting all the details, and they really accommodated my potentially annoying approach, haha. The consultation with Pankaj was great. He seemed genuine and personable, and we were able to talk clearly and directly in a relaxed manner. I had a lot of questions for him and we were able to get through them all in the consultation, in addition to me explaining my situation and him giving me overall advice for moving forward. His info was understandable and concise -- direct enough that I knew what I needed to do the moment I left. He definitely seems like he has his clients' interests in mind, and has the knowledge to do things properly. I'll be following up on this review once I register my business through his team in January, but I don't expect it to be anything other than a 5 star experience. If you're in a spot where you're unsure how you want to move forward legally, even if you plan a DIY approach (as I usually do for things), you'll be putting yourself in a better position by at least setting up a consultation with Pankaj. I'm glad I did.
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Absolutely recommended lawyer

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Pankaj is the first lawyer I have encountered who invests real brains and big heart in everything he does irrespective of his compensation and/or reciprocity. I believe this is a very rare quality and a tremendous qualification in every and any profession nowadays. I would trust him 100% in everything he puts his mind, work and time on. He is super transparent, reliable and trustworthy. Most important: he is proactive, doing research for the client to make sure he has the latest and most customized options on hand, without the client expecting this work. He is treating every case truly on on one, listening very carefully to the client as a person and professional. This makes him deeply involved and reliable for the case on hand, treating it in the most thorough, exclusive, diligent way that you would expect only from close family. He really brightened up aspects of a new partnership of mine in such a tremendous way, that I saved myself from huge missteps that I would never consider possible, or even expect. His contribution ultimately changed my life. Thank you wholeheartedly Pankaj!
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both thumbs up

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in a dispute I (and my business) had with a landlord, Mr. Raval was from the very start clear, informative, and proceeded very professionally in leading me through the case. I never felt that he was talking "lawyer talk" to me..instead, he made sure I completely understood the issues that were at hand. We (the landlord and I) were able to work things out without taking it to a courtroom thanks to Pankaj's guidance and his interaction with my opposition. I'd hire him again in an instant (although I'm hoping I won't need to!!)
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The single best Lawyer I have ever worked with!

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Mr. Raval was not only professional, but proactive in setting up a timeline, adhering to it, and ensuring the other party held up their end as well. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Raval for any clients and hope to work with him again!

Terrific attorney

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Pankaj consistently proves his proficiency with regards to issues of business and the law. I look forward to working with him continually to ensure that I am not just protected, but that I thrive in my various ventures as a physician and entrepreneur.

Terrific, Generous, Most Helpful

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My business partner and I came to Pankaj for legal advice on developing our consultation services and creating an LLC. Pankaj was professional, welcoming and ready to really listen and give legal advice but also encouraged brainstorming. He made sure we were on the right path and that we were considering all aspects of our business not just the legal aspect. I would highly recommend Pankaj because of his knowledge and his true passion to help people stay protected legally and financially.
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Lawyer Parag L. Amin

Parag Amin, Trademark application Attorney on Sep 22, 2017
Relationship: Friend

Pankaj is incredibly knowledgeable about trademarks and working with start-ups. He's a great lawyer who loves what he does. He takes a client-focused approach to practicing law, and it shows from the work he does to the reviews he gets from his clients.

Lawyer Chuong T Bui

Chuong Bui, Trademark application Attorney on Jun 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Pankaj is a consummate professional. He is very knowledgable in his practice areas, proactive to the needs of his clients, and is generous with his time in counseling other attorneys. I highly recommend his services.

Lawyer Parag L. Amin

Parag Amin, Trademark application Attorney on Sep 22, 2017
Relationship: Friend

Pankaj is incredibly knowledgeable about trademarks and working with start-ups. He's a great lawyer who loves what he does. He takes a client-focused approach to practicing law, and it shows from the work he does to the reviews he gets from his clients.

Lawyer Chuong T Bui

Chuong Bui, Trademark application Attorney on Jun 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Pankaj is a consummate professional. He is very knowledgable in his practice areas, proactive to the needs of his clients, and is generous with his time in counseling other attorneys. I highly recommend his services.

Lawyer Cody D Knight

Cody Knight, Business Attorney on Sep 10, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked together with Mr. Raval on a couple of matters. He is a skilled, responsive, and attentive practitioner who really knows his stuff, and is an emerging leader in his field. I fully recommend his services to those looking for assistance in business, entertainment law, intellectual property, and trademark matters.

Lawyer Jonathan Christopher Tobin

Jonathan Tobin, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 7, 2014
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Smart and thorough. Makes a point of finding new ways to serve clients and to act as a professional resource.

Lawyer Michael James Curry

Michael Curry, Business Attorney on Jun 16, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Gary Lee Stanley Jr

Gary Stanley, Unknown Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
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I am very impressed with Pankaj Raval and his credentials. I endorse this attorney.

Lawyer Aanand Mehtani

Aanand Mehtani, Trademark application Attorney on Aug 11, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Eric Hoshang Pavri

Eric Pavri, Unknown Attorney on Dec 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Pankaj is a very bright, personable, and professional attorney. We attended law school together and I witnessed firsthand his competence and integrity. I have family members in California, and he will be the first attorney to whom I will refer them when they need legal assistance.

Lawyer Olga Zlotnik

Olga Zlotnik, Business Attorney on Dec 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Trevor S Draegeth

Trevor Draegeth, Real estate Attorney on Nov 14, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Pankaj was swift, accurate and very reasonable in his pricing while handling a California matter for me.

Lawyer Suneet Diwan

Suneet Diwan, Business Attorney on Jun 30, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have met Pankaj many times and he is always professional, articulate, and knowledgeable. Anytime I have a question about CA or AZ law, I always call Mr. Raval.

Lawyer Bimal R. Merchant

Bimal Merchant, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 29, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

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