Rahul B. Patel
MANAGING PARTNER / PATEL GAINES
Business & Corporate Law
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Commercial Real Estate
Property Tax Litigation
Breaking Barriers
Rahul B. Patel is the visionary founding and managing partner of Patel Gaines, where he has driven the firm to represent over $16 billion in commercial interests across Texas. Known for his strategic insight and commitment to client success, Rahul has earned recognition in multiple areas of law, particularly in property tax litigation, corporate growth, and commercial real estate.Rahul’s client advocacy has led to impressive outcomes, including a $9 million property tax savings in Treeline Park vs. BCAD and a successful negotiation that reduced a $750,000 liquidated damages claim to under $5,000 for a franchise client. In Bowman v. Kisan, LLC, he successfully defended against a complex ADA lawsuit, securing a full dismissal. His expertise in franchise law is extensive, having represented over 200 franchisees in matters spanning liquidated damages, loan modifications, and transaction negotiations. Clients ranging from the Federal Reserve Bank to Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia empire have relied on Rahul’s counsel.
In addition to his legal practice, Rahul holds leadership roles in several prominent organizations, serving as Chairman of the Board for Alamo Angels, Texas’ largest angel investment group, and Vice-Chairman on the F45 Training Franchisee Advisory Committee (North America), guiding one of the world’s leading fitness brands with over 2,000 global locations. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Gleantap, further demonstrating his influence in business and entrepreneurship.Rahul’s dedication and expertise have earned him accolades such as Texas Super Lawyer, Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Scene In SA Best Lawyer, Business Journal Man of the Year, National Outstanding Lawyer and 40 Under 40 awards. His work has been highlighted in major publications like Texas Monthly, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg Business, Texas Lawyer, Money, The Business Journals, The Texas Tribune, USA Today, CBS, and NBC.Rahul’s commitment to excellence and growth makes him a pivotal leader at Patel Gaines, where he continues to drive impactful results for clients across Texas and beyond.
.Chairman of the Board, Alamo Angels, Texas’ Largest Angel Investment Organization
.Vice-Chairman & Board Member, F45 Training, Franchisee Advisory Committee (North America), leading Global Boutique Fitness Brand with over 2000 global locations
.Board of Directors, Gleantap, a customer data Saas platform
.Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer, Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Scene In SA Best Lawyer, Business Journal Man of the Year, National Outstanding Lawyer, and 40 under 40 awards
.Featured in Texas Monthly, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg Business, Texas Lawyer, Money, The Business Journals, The Texas Tribune, USA Today, CBS, and NBC
.Represented Franchise in case involving over $750,000 in liquidated damages successfully negotiated to under $5,000
.Bowman V. Kisan, LLC: Successfully defended Kisan, LLC in a complex ADA lawsuit, securing a full dismissal of the case
.Represented over 200+ franchisees in various Franchise matters – ranging from liquidated damages, loan defaults / modifications, and purchase & sale
transactions.
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We had several liens on our property claiming over $127K in unpaid wages to a sub contractor. Rahul and Luke from PatelGains got them all settled for less then $15K.
Rahul serves as an extended member of our team, a true partner in every sense. I have worked with him on a number of complex projects and he is always responsive, diligent, and proactive. I consider Rahul and the entire Patel Gaines team an invaluable asset to my business. Their work culture mirrors ours – fun, vibrant, and hard-working – a far cry from almost all other law firms.
Grant …always looking out for my best interest and will protect me and my company. [He is] responsive, organized and makes himself available to me when I need his professional opinion.
Patel Gaines is simply an outstanding group of attorneys. I have worked with many law firms through the years. Few, if any, have more dedicated approach to maximizing their clients best interest.
Patel Gaines are an invaluable resource in the ever changing property tax climate. They are not afraid of going to trial and taking on the challenge. I would suggest their aggressive approach for anyone looking for exceptional representation.
Very Aggressive, Terrific ResultsWorked on our property tax valuation case and achieved excellent results. Quick response, kept us informed when we requested information, and got us the reductions we needed.
When everyone else we spoke to about our case told us they would only assist us if we paid them a $10-15k retainer, Grant and his team took up our fight and DELIVERED on all fronts.Thanks so much to all of you.
Great Lawyer. Rahul has been working with me for about a year. Very knowledgeable about the hospitality industry and real property tax issues in the State of Texas.
