Shivani Patel
About Shivani Patel
Shivani Patel is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Shivani Patel is recognized in the following practice area:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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