Managing Attorney
Kalpesh J. Patel, Esq.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Kalpesh J. Patel, Esq.
Kalpesh J. Patel, Esq. is a highly experienced corporate attorney and the founder of FL Patel Law, a Florida-based law firm that specializes in providing business law services and quality legal counsel to companies and investors in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Miami, and surrounding areas. With over a decade of experience and more than 1,700 projects under his belt, Kalpesh has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to businesses across various industries. This makes him a sought-after choice to provide outside counsel to executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs looking for reliable legal support.
Thanks to his expertise in corporate law, Kalpesh is able to offer a wide range of services to his clients relating to securities law, tax law, technology law, asset protection, intellectual property, real estate transactions, and more. His background as an entrepreneur has also given him unique insights into business law and operations that allow him to better understand his clients' goals and to cater to their needs more effectively. For legal matters outside of his wheelhouse, Kalpesh has cultivated a strong network of trusted practitioners to support his clients.
No stranger to the courtroom, Kalpesh has successfully litigated and negotiated numerous settlements for his clients. However, he also takes pride in his ability to resolve disputes outside of court, which can save them time and money. His diverse legal experience and accomplishments demonstrate his commitment to providing top-notch corporate law services that cater to each client's specific needs. His unwavering commitment to protecting their interests is one of the many reasons businesses trust him as their legal advisor.
Attorney Patel's passion for law began with a desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of his fellow business owners and entrepreneurs. He serves on the legislative committee for the revision of the Florida Non-Profit Corporate law and is deeply committed to consumer rights and protecting investors from fraud. His love for the St. Petersburg and Tampa area drives him to contribute positively to the local business community.
Kalpesh's empathy for his clients and his goal-driven approach to their legal matters sets him apart from other corporate attorneys. He firmly believes that an effective lawyer must be a lifelong learner, constantly researching, reading, and staying informed about the ever-evolving legal landscape. His clients appreciate his dedication to learning, as well as his ability to adapt, communicate legal concepts, and find innovative solutions to their unique challenges.
Experience You Can Rely On
Why Trust Our Counsel
Whether online or in real life, it is an unfortunate fact that you cannot always trust the advice of others when it comes to business and corporate law. A lot of it comes from unqualified sources, too, especially when it is free. To make matters worse, you might not even know that you were misled until you end up in court.
The advice of our corporate attorney, on the other hand, has been tested and litigated at trial and proven in court. We can assist and advise with matters relating to corporate breach of fiduciary duties, breach of partnership agreement, forced dissolution, buy outs, contract litigation, and much more.
With over 1,700 matters handled for our clients, we have the experience and know-how to back up everything we have to say when acting as corporate counsel.
1,700+
Matters Handled
10+
Years of Experience
25+
Industries Served
Track Record
Notable Accomplishments
Recovered 96% of a client's investment made into a development group without having to go to court
Defended a business owner accused of cryptocurrency commodities fraud by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulators
Resolved numerous shareholder/membership disputes for clients who did not have any shareholder/membership documents
Provided counsel and compliance services to a start-up for compliance relating to the sale and manufacturing of dog food under federal and Florida state regulations
Provided counsel to a company for the manufacture and sale of tobacco/nicotine products
Assisted with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation compliance for advertising for product labels on consumer goods and other health claim regulations
Converted a Delaware entity into a Florida entity and created a subsidiary as a part of an acquisition in order to commercialize research projects
Converted Florida LLCs into Delaware corporations for raising capital
Established employee stock option plans for startups rewarding key employees
Worked with startups to raise capital through fundraising and seed investments
Joined the Florida legislative committee's efforts to update the state's non-profit statute
Formed domestic entities for foreign companies from Colombia, India, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the Dominican Republic expanding into the U.S.
Drafted warranties and prepared documents in compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Drafted terms and conditions for a three-way marketplace for online e-commerce
Provided website compliance relating to ADA policies, privacy policies, and other website terms and conditions
Helped a company insulate against liability and protect its assets by restructuring it into multiple subsidiaries
Conducted numerous due diligence projects, drafted documents, and handled negotiations for company acquisitions and sales
Ensured data and privacy compliance for a tech startup's mobile application
Provided a data breach response strategy to a company after a hack compromised user data
Assisted a growing direct sales organization with independent contractor and consultant compliance
Overturned a stop work order on a construction company's development project
Assisted with reviewing and negotiating an options and royalties agreement that licensed trademarks and patents from a public university for product development
Provided counsel relating to succession planning for LLCs in the event of a member's death
Provided counsel to numerous investors relating to private placement memorandums relating to private placements
Assisted numerous clients with establishing privacy and asset protection to limit exposure to public records
Sectors
Industries Served
Legal Services
Practice Areas
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The Story
Beyond the Practice
Kalpesh immigrated from India to America with his parents in 1996. Growing up, he was inspired by the work that they put into running their own business so that they could build the best possible life for Kalpesh and his sister. This gave him first-hand evidence of how entrepreneurship can empower people to change their lives, and the lives of their loved ones, for the better.
To this day, Kalpesh credits the example set by his parents as the main reason that he became an entrepreneur himself. By managing a firm focused on businesses and corporate law, he is able to give himself more agency in life while also helping his clients work to improve their own lives through business ownership.
When not working tirelessly on behalf of his clients, Kalpesh enjoys traveling the world so that he can immerse himself in other cultures and expand his own personal perspective. His family has grown along with his law firm, too. Since its founding in 2016, his wife and he now have two sons and a dog together.
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