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Rahul B. Patel WINS Best Mentor by Law.com/ALM at the 2024 Texas Legal Awards - Law.com/ALM
Real Estate attorney shares advice on protesting your property appraisal - NEWS4SA
Multiple Attorneys at Patel Gaines Win Best SA Lawyer in 2024 - SABJ
Spurs fans frustrated, nervous about Kawhi drama in offseason - KENS5
Patel Gaines Named Top Law firm at 2024 San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Places To Work - SABJ
Attorney shares his legal expertise… - NEWS4SA
Three misconceptions about Texas property tax deadlines
The time for Texas property owners to pay taxes is nine months away, meaning it is likely on the back of their minds while they ensure they can even pay the mortgage as retail tenants reduce or suspend their operations and renters lose their jobs and can’t pay their monthly bills.
15 tips for (tactfully) standing your ground with a customer who’s in the Wrong
Despite the old adage, every business owner knows the customer isn’t always right. Companies need to treat their customers well, but they also need to protect their employees, image and product when a customer is in the wrong.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Raises Many Legal Questions
THERE ARE MANY challenges for hotels operating under the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing travel restrictions. It is a unique situation and, therefore, one that presents unique legal problems for hospitality businesses.
These banks have paid out PPP loans
While that elsewhere doesn't have to a be a San Antonio-based bank like Broadway, regional banks have generally been more responsive to customers' needs, lawyer Rahul Patel told the Business Journal.
A time of reflection: What’s Your Why?
Many of us are working from home during this time of uncertainty and if you are anything like me, being “socially isolated” is weird. BUT I have taken this time to reflect, and I encourage you to do the same.
SA sports agency adapting as NBA waits out pandemic
The NBA was the first major professional sports league in the U.S. to suspend play, shutting down its regular season indefinitely on March 11 as fears about the novel coronavirus escalated.
Rahul Patel Shares His Thoughts and Opinions Through Business Journals Leadership Trust
It’s not often that a law firm ends up on anyone’s “best places to work” list, so it’s a big point of pride for Rahul Patel, co-founder of San Antonio-based Patel Gaines, that his firm has repeatedly made the grade. That recognition came from the San Antonio Business Journal, and the firm has also been listed by Law Firm 500 as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country.
SA sports firm CEO out to prove coastal critics wrong
Rahul Patel heard the doubters. How could an upstart agency in a crowded sports marketing and management industry expect to succeed operating in a market the size of San Antonio? Now, nearly two years after launching FSM, he's motivated by the mission to prove experts in places like New York and Los Angeles wrong and to build a roster of clients who've bought into the potential. As a result, some of the dialogue is shifting.
Rahul B. Patel invited to join San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust
Rahul B. Patel was chosen for membership by the San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust Selection Committee due to his experience, leadership and influence in the local business landscape and beyond. Rahul is the co-founder and managing partner of Patel Gaines, PLLC, Rahul leads the fifth fastest growing law firm in the nation. Focusing on commercial and civil litigation, commercial real estate, property tax litigation, and corporate and business law.
People often think that it gets lonely at the top, but it doesn’t have to be
Communication is the key to thriving in a C-suite role. People often think that it gets lonely at the top, but it doesn’t have to be. And if you want to continue in such a high-level role, you have to make good communication and engagement with like-minded colleagues a priority. Share with others the challenges that you’re facing. More than likely, they’ve encountered the same situations! Not only can they relate, but they can provide insights and advise. That’s priceless.
Channeling your inner Google: A small business guide to attracting and retaining talent
Google, Lululemon, Southwest Airlines, In-N-Out-Burger — what do these companies from completely different industries have in common? They all receive consistent, favorable comments and ratings from their employees, landing them top ten spots on Glassdoor’s list of the best places to work in 2019. We’ve all heard about Google’s amenities, such as nap pods and snack bars.
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Fitted for Success
When third-year St. Mary’s University School of Law student Tanisha Taylor walked into the Patel Gaines San Antonio law office for a small reception last week, the last thing she expected was that she’d be fitted for a custom-tailored suit.
San Antonio lawyer launching pro sports agency
Patel Gaines’ managing partner launching NBA-focused pro sports agency.
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5 tips for managing your C-level role and your life
The balance of life and work or work and life is an age-old struggle facing many professionals. We all have school activities, work deadlines or general life stuff, and it can be overwhelming to juggle it all. Compound that with overseeing a rapidly growing business and you’ll understand the position I found myself in a year or so ago.
Alamo Angels Names Kim Biffle as its new Executive Director
We are living in exciting times and must meet our challenges and opportunities with the help of extraordinary leaders.
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Why Texas property taxes are expected to skyrocket again this year
Texas has one of the highest property tax rates in the country. That’s not likely to change. This year, property values are expected to increase again because several of the state’s critical funding needs remain unresolved.
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Hays County Appraisal District sees record number of protests
Rising property values and a record number of protests are causing heartburn for residents, highlighting a statewide discussion on the property appraisal system.
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How to protest your property valuation
Property is re-evaluated annually, and those values continue increasing, along with the taxes attached to them. But the values set by government appraisers aren’t always accurate. That’s why it’s crucial for property owners to understand how to protest an unfair or inaccurate valuation.
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Texas property appraisal system needs a major revamp
It’s a flawed system that pushes the cost of living and doing business in the state higher and leaves many property owners with few alternatives other than litigation to try to keep those costs under control, says Rahul Patel of Patel|Gaines, one of the state’s leading property tax attorneys.
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Local Governments Can Pose A Problem For Hotel Developers
In many cases, local citizens oppose hotel development out of fear it will lower property values and negatively impact quality of life. Along with resistance from the community, existing hotels may push back, fearing more competition in a busy market.
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Rahul Patel Co-Leads one of the Fastest-Growing Law Firms in the Country
Tax Valuations Require Transparency
It’s pretty much a fact that property taxes go up annually in Texas. Proposals such as caps on annual increases and sales price disclosure on commercial properties ignore the root of the problem of the annual increases, GlobeSt.com learns.
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Abolishing Appraisal Districts is Not the Answer to Skyrocketing Values
One of the proposals floated at the Texas Republican Party convention in San Antonio over the weekend was one to abolish local Appraisal Districts and use only sales prices to set the property's value, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports.
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Property tax bills inflict fresh wounds
Every year, we vent our rage because our property tax bills go up. Lately, they have gone up a lot. We’re wounded yet again. But serious, fundamental change isn’t happening. Why? Because we’re underthinking the problem and rushing to find a Band-Aid for the wound.
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Property tax fix starts with appraisal review boards
As an attorney who has represented hundreds of property owners in appraisal review hearings, I can tell you first-hand that many appraisal review board members simply are not qualified to handle complex residential or commercial valuations. Setting a value on a $75,000 condo is in no way comparable to doing so on an $80-million commercial property. Complex valuations should be handled by qualified appraisers or experts.
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Okay, You Have Appealed Your Property Appraisal. Now What?
Real estate attorney Rahul Patel of the firm of Patel Gaines says you will get a notice in the mail advising you of an informal hearing, where you will discuss your appeal with an individual appraiser. He says the appraisal district will try to 'work things out' with you then.
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Better ways to assess property for tax purposes in Texas
The appraisal review boards play a critical role. When a property owner isn’t satisfied with the appraised value and hasn’t been able to negotiate an acceptable amount with the appraisal district, the review board is the next step.
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Are Dark Clouds Ahead for Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Small San Antonio Firm Finds Success as it Adopts Startup Strategies and Rejects Old-School Ways
Patel Gaines' founding partners say they have figured out how to be fast, efficient and innovative and still offer value to their clients.
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