Born in Nadiad, India, Madhvi moved to the United States with her family during her early childhood. Her family lived in California and New Jersey before settling in North Carolina. Following law school, Madhvi moved to Dallas, Texas. She met Jerry and Geri while studying for the Texas State Bar Exam. Cohen Villegas, PLLC, welcomed Madhvi and her practice and relaunched the firm as Cohen Villegas Patel, PLLC in early 2021
Legal representation is more than just a way to earn a living for Madhvi, it is the continuation of a family legacy as well as a way to provide support and guidance to her clients - no matter the challenges they may be facing. Madhvi’s fundamental goal as an attorney is to reduce the burden on her clients by providing them with trustworthy advice and zealous representation.
Madhvi’s practice focuses on transactional matters including commercial real estate, business formation, corporate law, and estate planning and probate. Madhvi has represented owners, developers, investors, landlords, tenants, purchasers, and sellers, which has provided her with insight into each facet of a real estate transaction. In addition to commercial real estate, Madhvi advises clients on the importance of estate planning and drafts individualized and efficient estate plans that detail a client's wishes as well counsels and advises clients on the applicable probate procedure following the death of a loved one.
Outside of work, Madhvi is an active member of the Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Asian American Bar Association, Dallas Women Lawyers Association. Madhvi also serves as a mentor to young attorneys through the STEER Program and the Women’s Mentoring Circles.
Madhvi is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Real Estate
- Business Formation
- Corporate Law
- Estate Planning and Probate
