About Ravi

Ravi Patel is an estate planning attorney serving all of California. He lives in Oakland, CA with his wife Priya and their daughter, Suri. A true California kid, Ravi grew up in Bakersfield, roots for the Los Angeles Lakers, and went to college at UC Berkeley. After graduating from Duke University School of Law in 2014, Ravi returned to California to practice law.

Before starting the Law Office of Ravi Patel, Ravi was a Deputy City Attorney for the Oakland City Attorney’s office, where he represented the City in tax and finance matters. Ravi assisted the City’s creation and implementation of its cannabis business taxation program, progressive business tax rates, and vacant property tax. Ravi also represented the City in multiple bond issuances to refurbish City facilities, streets, and parks.

Ravi began his career at the law firm Klein DeNatale Goldner in Bakersfield, California. There, Ravi represented public agencies, including water districts, school districts, community services districts, and library districts. Ravi also worked on various civil litigation and commercial transaction matters for private and public companies.

Education

Juris Doctor, cum laude, Duke University School of Law, Class of 2014

Bachelors Degree, University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2010