Mr. Surendran K. Pattel
Experience:
16 years
Language(s):
English | Malayalam | Hindi
Surendran K. Pattel | Houston Divorce & Family Lawyer
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About Surendran
Surendran K Pattel, attorney and counselor at law, is the founder of the PKS Law Firm, a community-centered law office with unique ties to both Harris and Fort Bend counties, their people, and their courts. The PKS Law Firm strives to provide the highest quality of legal services from the first consultation with a would-be client to the final resolution of a legal matter. In addition to Mr. Surendran, PKS maintains a network of trusted colleagues in the United States and elsewhere who can provide assistance and consultation as needed.
Mr. Surendran is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas; in the United States District Court Southern District of Texas; and in his native India. He was admitted to the Texas bar in November 2009. Prior to his arrival in the United States in 2007, Mr. Surendran practiced law in the trial and appellate courts of Kerala, India, for nine years, and in the Supreme Court of India at New Delhi for three years. In the Houston area, he has developed a private practice while also working for other companies and attorneys. His clients have included the principals in commercial real estate cases, family disputes, international transactions, and civil litigation. In addition, he has been involved in high-profile matters involving clients ranging from BP to Chevron and Hess Corporation.
Mr. Surendran received a bachelor’s degree in political science (1992), as well as his law degree (1995), from the University of Calicut in Kerala, India. He earned a graduate degree in international law from the University of Houston Law Center in 2011. His languages include English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Sanskrit.
Mr. Surendran has been active in community affairs, having been an officer and/or board member with the Malayalee Association of Greater Houston.
Mr. Surendran is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas; in the United States District Court Southern District of Texas; and in his native India. He was admitted to the Texas bar in November 2009. Prior to his arrival in the United States in 2007, Mr. Surendran practiced law in the trial and appellate courts of Kerala, India, for nine years, and in the Supreme Court of India at New Delhi for three years. In the Houston area, he has developed a private practice while also working for other companies and attorneys. His clients have included the principals in commercial real estate cases, family disputes, international transactions, and civil litigation. In addition, he has been involved in high-profile matters involving clients ranging from BP to Chevron and Hess Corporation.
Mr. Surendran received a bachelor’s degree in political science (1992), as well as his law degree (1995), from the University of Calicut in Kerala, India. He earned a graduate degree in international law from the University of Houston Law Center in 2011. His languages include English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Sanskrit.
Mr. Surendran has been active in community affairs, having been an officer and/or board member with the Malayalee Association of Greater Houston.
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Experience
Founding Attorney
PKS Law Firm, PLLC
Present
Houston, TX
Admission
Texas
2009
Education
University of Houston Law Center
Masters (International Law)
2011
University of Calicut
Bachelors (Political Science)
1992
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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American Immigration Lawyers Association Member2020 - Present
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American Bar Association Member2020 - Present
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Exchange Club of Sugarland Member2018 - Present
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Family Bar of Fort Bend Member2018 - Present
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Fort Bend County Bar Association Member2015 - Present
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State Bar of Texas Member2009 - Present
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Malayalee Association fo Greater Houston President2014 - 2015
Honors / Awards
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Certification Basic Mediation Training ADRMediator, Inc.2020
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Certification of Family Law Mediation Training ADRMediator, Inc.2020
Notable Work
Cases
NO. 1154511
Settled for return of money.
Publications
Voice of Asia International Business and FCPA Compliance
2018
Voice of Asia International Property in Divorce Proceeding
2017
Voice of Asia Triple Net Lease: Things You Need to Know
2017
Voice of Asia EB-5 Visa A Great But Costly Option
2017
Voice of Asia Divorce and Property Division in Texas
2017
Houston Journal of International Law The International Criminal Court and Crimes of Aggression: Beyond the Kampala Convention
2012
Additional Info
PKS Law Firm, PLLC Highlights
Divorce & Family Law, Litigation, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Wills & Probate
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English, Malayalam, Hindi