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Ricky Patel focuses his practice on a wide array of issues, including complex litigation in state and federal court, crisis management for high-profile clients, and mass torts. Ricky regularly works with hospitality industry clients and has been actively involved with the Asian American Hotel Owners’ Association (AAHOA) from early on in his career. He received the AAHOA Chairman’s Award for leadership and ongoing services in recognition of his representation of more than 3,500 corporate victims affected by a major environmental disaster about a decade ago. His clients affected by the event included municipalities, government agencies, and tourism businesses, particularly hotels. In addition, Ricky works on international class action litigation and arbitration.

Ricky also has worked on several legislative projects at the state and federal levels, including getting bipartisan bills passed that benefited his clients. Ricky has served extensively as a public voice for his clients and causes, appearing on such broadcast outlets as CNN, Fox TV, NBC, ESPN, ABC, and in news outlets such as 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, and People magazine.

His steadfast commitment to protecting human rights also led him to create a foundation called ITS4THEKIDS, which provides resources to children in need. He has also worked extensively with The United Way; on behalf of supporters of the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA), Gracious Hands Haitian Orphanage, as a founder of Fashion Gives Back, Puerto Rico Relief, as a trustee of his alma mater, St. Thomas University School of Law, and for the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, where he served as chair of the Board of Trustees.

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