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Himanshu Patel
One Biscayne Tower, 34th Floor, Two South Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33131
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Overview
Himanshu Patel was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in December, 1994 with a B.A. in Economics, then earned his J.D. from the University of Louisville School of Law in May, 1998.
During law school, Himanshu clerked for various law firms in Louisville, Kentucky and gained valuable experience in all aspects of corporate, tax and probate law. He was a member of the Securities Law Moot Court Team and represented his school in a national competition. He was also the Membership Director of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, Managing Editor of the Brandeis Brief and a member of the International Law Society.
Himanshu is fluent in Gujarati and is a member of the American, Florida and Dade County Bar Associations, along with the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising. In addition, he is a member of the Business, Litigation, Tax and Real Property Sections of the American Bar Association. Himanshu is also a member of the Asian American Hotel Owner's Association ("AAHOA").
Himanshu is licensed to practice law before all state courts in Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Current Employment Position
- Partner
Practice Areas
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Franchise Arbitration
- Litigation and Mediation
- General Business
- Corporate Law
- Appellate Practice
Honors & Awards
- Chambers USA National Ranking in Franchising (mainly Franchisee)
- “AV” Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2011- Current
- Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2001-Current
- Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2022
- Florida Super Lawyers – 2021
- “Florida Rising Star” – Florida Super Lawyers, 2010,2012,2013
- “Top Young Attorneys in Florida” The Wall Street Journal & Miami Magazine, 2012-2013
- “Cambridge Who’s Who Registry Among Executives and Professionals” representative for Miami, Florida, 2010-2012
- Who's who Legal in Franchising
Fraternities or Sororities
- Delta Theta Phi
Professional Associations
- Brandeis Brief, Managing Editor
- International Law Society, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Florida Bar Association, Member
- Miami-Dade County Bar Association, Member
- Forum on Franchising, Member
- American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member
- American Bar Association, Tax Section, Member
- American Bar Association, Real Property Section, Member
- Asian American Hotel Owner's Association (AAHOA)
- AAHOA Industry Relations Committee
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- International Franchise Association (IFA)
- American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
- Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)
Languages
- English
- Gujarati
Education
- University of Louisville School of Law, Louisville, Kentucky
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1998
- Honors: Securities Law Moot Court Team
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1994
- Major: Economics
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1999
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
Classes & Seminars
- 2002, March, “All in the Family” AAHOA Lodging Business
- 2003, April, “How to Successfully Negotiate a Franchise Agreement” Asian American Hotel Owners’ Association Annual Convention & Trade Show, Long Beach, CA
- 2005, February, “The Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship” 3rd Annual Hospitality Law Conference, Houston, TX
- 2009, October, “Common Discovery Issues in Franchising” 32nd Annual ABA Forum on Franchising, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2006, “Common Issues in Hospitality Franchising” AAHOA Lodging Business
Published Works
- 2012, October, “Changes in System Standards – What is the Extend of the Franchisor’s Latitude?” 35th Annual ABA Forum on Franchising, Los Angeles, CA
- 2006, “Does Your Franchise Agreement Allow an Opportunity to Cure?” HL Comment
- 2004, “Is the Franchisee Responsible When the Guest is Injured on Hotel Property?” HL Comment
- 2004, “A Comparison of Franchise Disclosure Requirements Under United States Law and International Law” HL Comment
- 2004, “Is Your Franchise Agreement Complaint: Be Aware of the Merger and Integration Clause” HL Comment
- The Franchise Lawyer, Associate Editor 2012 – Present
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Awards
“AV” Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2011- Current
“Top Young Attorneys in Florida”, The Wall Street Journal & Miami Magazine, 2012-2013
“Florida Rising Star” – Florida Super Lawyers, 2010,2012,2013
“Cambridge Who’s Who Registry Among Executives and Professionals” representative for Miami, Florida, 2010-2012
Florida Super Lawyers – 2021
Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2001-Current
Who's who Legal in Franchising
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2022
Languages
English
Education
University of Louisville, J.D.
Graduated 1998
Vanderbilt University, B.A. in Economics
Graduated 1994
Contact Details and Office Locations
One Biscayne Tower, 34th Floor, Two South Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33131
Miami, Florida 33131
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