Nimish J Thakkar, MS, MBA, Esq.

Nimish J Thakkar, MS, MBA, Esq.

also known as Nimish Thakkar

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 5 years

Immigration Lawyer at Visalia, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury, Estate Planning ... +6 more

525 W Main Street, Ste 120-1105, Visalia, CA

About Nimish

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Immigration 38%

All aspects of immigration, including family-based petitions, employment, deportation and removal defense, refugee programs, green cards, naturalization, motions and appeals, and complex immigration.

6 years | 10 cases

38%
Personal Injury 18%

Personal injury matters involving negligence issues ranging from motor vehicle accidents to slip-and-fall cases, medical malpractice, dog bites, and the entire spectrum of cases wherein a tortfeasor has injured the rights of plaintiffs.

6 years | 12 cases

18%
Estate Planning 10%

All aspects of estate planning, including wills, living wills, healthcare directives, power of attorney, trusts, revocable trust, living trust, pour over wills, and complete estate plans.

6 years | 6 cases

10%
Car Accident 7%

Auto accidents involving injuries and damages to the plaintiff, including hit and run cases, DUIs, third party negligence, T bone, truck accidents, collisions, commercial vehicles (including Uber and Lyft) and more.

6 years | 12 cases

7%
Slip and Fall Accident 7%

Premises liability and slip-and-fall cases including falls within homes, grocery stores, streets, and other premises.

6 years | 1 case

7%
Business 6%

Business contract drafting, formation, transition, sales and purchase.

6%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

Dog, animal, pet bites causing injuries and damages whether or not the pet was leashed. Third party liability, homeowners insurance, and rental insurance.

6 years | 1 case

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

Medical malpractice causing damages due to the negligence of physicians and other healthcare professionals.

6 years | 1 case

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 4%

All aspects of incorporation and startup issues.

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for < 1 year

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2026

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 5 years

State: California

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sai Lawyer

525 W Main Street, Ste 120-1105, Visalia, CA, 93291

Nimish J Thakkar, MS, MBA, Esq.

14404 45th Avenue (Immigration Only), Flushing, NY, 11355

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Nimish J Thakkar, MS, MBA, Esq.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kalyanbabu | December 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Genuine, Transparency & Integrity!

Nimish is the attorney who is genuinely on your side with transparency & integrity. Background to why I choose Nimish as my attorney for all the services for me & my family and my company. Our tenants sent us a legal notice for $100k for some damages during the December holiday season (2020). ...We (my wife and me) called many attorneys, most of them spoke at a very high level and told that we should pay retainer fee then they would explain in detail about the notice. At this time we came to know about Nimish, Sai Lawyer. We spoke to Nimish and sent him the notice from our tenants like we did with other attorneys. Nimish called us back in 2 hrs time after going through the notice. First thing he did was -he gave us the confidence, suggested on how to handle with our insurance company and the next steps. We asked about his fee, he said to check with Insurance and after that he would tell his fee. We followed his instructions. And after we heard back from our insurance which did not work out for various reasons. He then responded to notice and calmed the whole situation for us. His fees are very reasonable and affordable. He tracked the notice for 2 years and kept us informed till the time the ex-tenants time expired. Meanwhile as the case was going on and the way Nimish handled the legal notice, we trusted him and came to know about his other services. We got our Rental Agreements, Trust & Will, company contracts and Immigration services through him. He even advised us Insurance coverage. Since 2020 Nimish has been our loyal attorney and we shared our experiences with friends who used him for personal and corporate services.

Posted by Gopakumar | November 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My go-to for any legal advice

Nimish has been extremely meticulous and diligent in helping me navigate the US immigration system (US Green Card application and H1B). He takes the time to explain legal intricacies in simple terms and is very accommodating. He shares his reasoning and past experiences for every suggestion he makes.... This has resulted in me trusting Nimish with every legal decision I make. He has become my go-to legal advisor and I am grateful to have met him.

Posted by Eric | November 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

The best attorney experience I have had.

One of the very best attorneys I have ever encountered…very professional, caring, intelligent and diligent. In the area of trusts, he is absolutely impeccable. It has been a pleasure having him work with us concerning our legal matters. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Priyanka Pandya | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer

Nimish is a very caring lawyer and understands the whole perspectives thoroughly, takes time to understand the situation. He believes in slow and steady wins the race. He reads the applications, documents multiple times before submission, which is a great quality in a lawyer and he makes sure 100% a...bout authenticity of documents, which is very crucial to follow laws and to respect the law system of the USA. He placed great efforts in my case and guided me appropriately. With his help, I achieved my immigration status successfully. He is an honest and sincere lawyer, I truly recommend this lawyer.

Posted by Dr. P. Ravi | February 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Negotiated a Lien

I had a lien and retained Mr. Thakkar to assist me with the case. He was able to get it off completely and I am so pleased with his level of professionalism and service. I am normally nervous when it comes to lawyers but he put me at ease and the process so seamless.

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Nimish J Thakkar, MS, MBA, Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Renae Yoo

Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Nimish. I have coordinated with him on several complex legal issues, and I have been consistently impressed with with sophisitication of his legal approaches as well as his compassion for his clients. He is one of the most impressive attorneys in my network."

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Usman Fazli

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege of working with Nimish, and I'm highly impressed. His deep legal knowledge, attention to detail, and ethical standards are outstanding. Hes excels at simplifying complex legal matters, making them a valuable asset to any team and a trusted advocate for clients. I look forward to future collaborations with Nimish."

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Yanfei Ran

Immigration lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has strong legal research skill and high ethical standard."

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Eric Gruber

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A fantastic human being, sharp mind, and great attorney to work with. He can be counted and trusted to simply "get it done," whatever it takes."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Top Contributor, AVVO

2023

Best Motorcyle Accident Lawyers in Visalia, Expertise

2022

Client's Choice, AVVO

1998

Academic Excellence, St. John's University

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Sai Lawyer

2020 - 2021

Of Counsel, Gruber Law Group

2019 - 2019

Law Clerk, LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT L. GREENER P.C.

2019 - 2019

Paralegal, Alicia (Klat) Ragusa, Esq.

2018 - 2020

Law Clerk, ML and Chen, P.C.

2018 - 2019

Legal Assistant, AMG& Co

2014 - 2020

LawClerk, Sai Strategies

Associations

2021 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - Present

California State Bar

Member

2020 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Attorney and Counselor at Law

2003 - Present

PARWCC

Member

1998 - Present

Rho Chi Honor Society

Member

2014 - 2017

Member

New York State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Complex Naturalization Case - Client Became a Naturalized Citizen

Successfully Naturalized Despite Roadblocks

Green Card Replacement

Completed

Naturalization Petition

Successful

Defense in Personal Injury Claim

Completed

Lien Negotiation for a PC

Negotiated lien reduction to $0

Injury Comp - Federal

Settled

Green Card for Orphan

Client Obtained Green Card

Slip and Fall Case

Awarded Settlement that Exceeded Client Expectations

Car Accident Case

Awarded Settlement that Was Beyond Client Expectations

Motion to Reopen an Old Case

Motion to Reopen Granted Sua Sponte

Successful Tourist Visa for Mother who had Overstayed

Granted

Subrogation Claim

Successfully settled subrogation claim

Naturalization with CIMT

Successfully Filed N400

Fought Misrepresentation Charge with USCIS

Successfully Filed Brief Opposing 601 Waiver

Applied N400 for Client with Disability

Successfully Filed N400

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Education

2023

National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Advocacy in Immigration Matters - Certificate

2022

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Building Trial Skills - Certificate

2022

American Immigration Lawyers Association

AILA Fundamentals of Immigration Law

2022

Pincus

Trust and Estate Planning CLE

2021

Pincus Professional Education

16th Annual Superior Court Bootcamp CLE

2021

Pincus

CLE Certificate How to Master the Deposition

2021

Pincus

CLE 17th Annual Federal Court Boot Camp

2017

Northwestern California University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

St. John's University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1998

St. John's University

MS - Master of Science

1996

Prin. K.M.K.C.P.

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Speaking Engagements

2023

Webinar

Adopting Child from a Hague Convention Country

2023

Webinar

CSPA - How does the Law Protect Children Who are Aging Out

2023

Webinar

H2B for Nannies - A Primer

2023

Webinar

How Not to Lose a Green Card

2023

Webinar

Applying for I90 when you have Past DUIs

2023

Webinar

Preparing Evidence of Commanding High Salary in EB1A Claim

2023

Webinar

Overcoming Presumption of Abandonment of Green Card

2023

Webinar

Applying for Naturalization with a Disability

2023

Webinar

Crimmigration and Naturalization

2023

Webinar

Qualifications for EB1A for Health Outcomes Researchers

2023

Webinar

Process of Getting a Regional Center Approved

2023

Internal Workshop

EB5 - How to Obtain Green Card through Investment

2023

In Office Workshop

Filing Affirmative Asylum Claim - PSG Analysis

2023

In Office Workshop

Defense Strategies Post NTA

2023

In Office Presentation

How to Expedite EAD (I765) Application - A Primer

2022

Webinar

Strategies in Defensive Asylum Cases

2022

Discussing Pathway to Green Card Based on EB1A

EB1A - Pathway for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability

2021

Sponsoring Green Cards for Family Members in the United States Green Cards based on Family Relationships

2021

Green Card Seminar for Physicians in the United States Green Card for Physicians

2001

PMI

Career Development

Publications

Languages

English

Hindi

Gujarati

Marathi

Activity

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