Inspired Attorney: Ricky Patel

Practice Focus: Class Action & First-party Insurance Litigation

Firm: Farrell, Patel, Jomarron & Lopez

In Part 1 of this 2-Part episode, Ricky speaks to us about how he got his start in class-actions, along with what he loves about being an attorney. Ricky shares insights from some of the more prominent cases that he has handled such as the Baylor rape cases, and his representation of Hotels affected by the BP oil spill.

Ricky, who moved to the U.S. with his Family as refugees, tells us that he got into law to help others and shares that he and his partner started their firm in 2009 as a result of the hiring freeze after he graduated law school. He further details the struggles that he and his partner went through in order to get to where they are now. Ricky emphasizes that need to persist, to seek help through mentorships along the importance of measured growth, careful/wise spending and not comparing yourself to larger wealthy firms when starting out. He additionally encourages us to understand our weaknesses as opportunities for growth. Lastly, we speak about how his firm fosters a culture of humility and equality through initiatives such as #FPJLCares, which serves as a reminder to always remember the human factor.

Check out Ricky's scholarship fund called "Paying it Forward", which is intended to fund law students who create social programs that giveback to those in need, so that those who strive to make a positive change can get help relieving the burden of tuition costs. www.OURSCHOLARSHIP.org

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