Himanshu Patel

Himanshu Patel brings significant experience and legal insight to Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A., located in Miami, Florida. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Economics in December 1994 and obtained his J.D. from the University of Louisville School of Law in May 1998.

During his time in law school, Himanshu worked with various law firms in Louisville, Kentucky, where he developed his skills in corporate, tax, and probate law. His involvement in the Securities Law Moot Court Team allowed him to represent the university in a national competition. Additionally, Himanshu held positions as the Membership Director of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity and Managing Editor of the Brandeis Brief, and was an active member of the International Law Society.

Himanshu is fluent in Gujarati and holds memberships in the American, Florida, and Miami-Dade County Bar Associations. His involvement extends to the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising and various sections such as Business, Litigation, Tax, and Real Property. He is also affiliated with the Asian American Hotel Owner's Association (AAHOA).

He is admitted 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 Position:

• Partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.

Practice Areas:

• Commercial Litigation
• Franchise Law
• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Franchise Arbitration
• Litigation and Mediation
• General Business
• Corporate Law
• Appellate Practice

Honors & Awards:

• Chambers USA National Ranking in Franchising (mainly Franchisee)
• 'Best Lawyers' in Commercial Litigation and Franchise Law - Best Lawyers in America, since 2022
• "AV Pre-eminent" Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell/LexisNexis, Highest peer review rating for professional legal ability and ethical standards, 2011-Current
• 'Super Lawyers', Franchise & Dealership, Business Litigation - Florida Super Lawyers – since 2021
• Top 10 Influential Franchisee Lawyers in the USA, Business Today, 2023
• "Top Young Attorneys in Florida" - The Wall Street Journal & Miami Magazine, 2012-2013
• 'Legal Elite' - Florida Trend Magazine
• "Florida Rising Star" – Super Lawyers, 2010, 2012, 2013
• "Cambridge Who’s Who Registry Among Executives and Professionals" representative for Miami, Florida, 2010-2012
• Who's Who Legal (WWL) Global Leaders in Franchise Law

Professional Associations:

• Delta Theta Phi
• 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:

• MAY 2024: “The Impact of Franchise Associations,” AAFD’s 2024 Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO
• November 2023: “Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees in Franchise Litigation: Success is No Accident,” 46th Annual ABA Forum on Franchising, Dallas, Texas
• 2023, “W-5” Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees in Franchise Litigation: Success Is No Accident!” 46th Annual ABA Forum on Franchising, Dallas, TX
• 2021, October, “The Absentee Franchisor: When Franchisors Don’t Live Up to their Obligations” 44th Annual ABA Forum on Franchising, Washington, DC
• 2018, “From Franchise Disclosure Agreements to Chapter 11 Disclosure Statements: A Deep Dive into Thorny Franchise Insolvency Issues” Business Law Section Spring Meeting
• 2012, October, “Changes in System Standards – What is the Extend of the Franchisor’s Latitude?” 35th Annual ABA Forum on Franchising, Los Angeles, CA
• 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
• 2006, “Does Your Franchise Agreement Allow an Opportunity to Cure?” HL Comment
• 2005, February, “The Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship” 3rd Annual Hospitality Law Conference, Houston, TX
• 2004, “Is the Franchisee Responsible When the Guest is Injured on Hotel Property?” HL Comment
• 2003, April, “How to Successfully Negotiate a Franchise Agreement” Asian American Hotel Owners’ Association Annual Convention & Trade Show, Long Beach, CA
• 2002, March, “All in the Family” AAHOA Lodging Business

Published Works:

• 2012 – 2014, 'The Franchise Lawyer,' Associate Editor