About Nimish

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Practice Areas

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

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

Business 6%

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

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

Medical Malpractice 5%

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

6 years | 1 case

Corporate and Incorporation 4%

All aspects of incorporation and startup issues.

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%

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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

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Location

Sai Lawyer

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

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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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Roxanne | February 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional, Dedicated and Knowledgeable Immigration Lawyer

My husband and I are extremely grateful for the exceptional service we received from Mr. Nimish Thakkar and his Sai Lawyer team. From the very first consultation meeting we felt confident in his expertise to handle our case. We had a difficult Petition for Alien relative and adjustment of status cas...e, but Mr Thakkar was committed and worked very hard until the end to gain our successful outcome. Throughout the year long process he was informative, and accessible. He provided solutions whenever problems arised. If you are looking to hire a lawyer, who is knowledgeable, fully committed, and communicative to help you navigate the complicated immigration law we highly recommend him.

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Replied last February 25, 2026

Thank you for your kind words, Roxanne. It was a pleasure working with you and your husband.

Posted by Bhavesh | October 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney, Deserves 10 stars!

Mr. Nimish Thakkar is a very professional, knowledgeable, and experienced lawyer. He looks after his clients and is always ready to go above and beyond. Believe me, he literally reads the entire case, documents, and applications multiple times before submission. Nimish is more than helpful extremely ...polite, professional, and open-armed when it comes to me having any questions at all 24/7 day or night. Has a great track record and he goes out of his way to make sure that you have all the information available to you when you would like it or need it. I am very happy with the work of the Law Office of Nimish Thakkar and reviews are not enough for me to express my gratitude and how satisfied I am with his work. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of legal help!

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Posted by Ambarish | November 21, 2020 | Immigration

Naturalization

I consulted the attorney regarding my naturalization petition and found his responses to be very helpful in strengthening my case. Very pleased.

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

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Renae Yoo

Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

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"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."

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."

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."

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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Stefanie Herrington

Estate planning lawyer

Michelle Smith

Estate planning lawyer

Renae Yoo

Immigration lawyer

Usman Fazli

Car accident lawyer

Maria Rondel

Litigation lawyer

Yanfei Ran

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating: 9.8 (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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Publications

2021

AVVO Legal Guides EB1-A: First Preference Category (EB1) within Employment Based Visas

2020

Sai Lawyer EB1A Applicants may be able to Self Sponsor

2020

Sai Lawyer Personal Injury Claim Prelit: What Happens During Personal Injury Pre Litigation

2013

Forbes Eight Credit Myths Debunked

2009

ComputerWorld Job Search Tips: Addressing Job Hopping on a Resume

2008

The New York Times Blog Technology Resume Gaffes to Avoid

1997

Journal of Product and Brand Management Surviving Patent Expiration: Strategies for Marketing Pharmaceutical Products

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Languages

English

Hindi

Gujarati

Marathi

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Activity

230

Legal Answers

Legal Guides

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Q&A

I filed FOIA to get my i140, in response I got is no records found, The requested records have been with NVC.

09 Aug 2023

Q&A

I’m a minister. Can I file N470 (application to preserve residence for naturalization). While I have N400 application pending?

09 Aug 2023

Q&A

Can i get Greencard

09 Aug 2023

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Legal Guides

Legal Guide

EB1-A: First Preference Category (EB1) within Employment Based Visas

14 Feb 2021