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Dahesh Dilip Patel, Estate Planning Attorney in Princeton, New Jersey

Over 29 years of legal practice

PartneratReed Smith LLP

Princeton, NJ

Practicing estate planning in Princeton since 1997.

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Dahesh Dilip Patel is a partner based in Princeton, NJ. The practice focuses on Estate Planning. Dahesh has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Reed Smith LLP.

Based in
Princeton, NJ
Experience
over 29 years
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Estate Planning
  • Handles Estate Planning matters from Princeton, NJ.
  • Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Dahesh Dilip Patel: Dahesh Dilip Patel is a partner based in Princeton, NJ. The practice focuses on Estate Planning. Dahesh has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Reed Smith LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Dahesh Dilip Patel

Dahesh concentrates on estate planning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dahesh handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Estate Planning cases in Princeton, New Jersey

Dahesh takes estate planning matters in Princeton, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dahesh agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Dahesh Dilip Patel — Over 29 years of New Jersey estate planning experience

Dahesh Dilip Patel is a partner based in Princeton, NJ. The practice focuses on Estate Planning. Dahesh has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Reed Smith LLP.

Dahesh Dilip Patel is a lawyer practicing wealth planning. Dahesh Dilip received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years. Dahesh Dilip practices at Reed Smith LLP in Princeton, NJ.

Working with Dahesh on a estate planning matter

Dahesh Dilip Patel is a lawyer practicing wealth planning. Dahesh Dilip received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years. Dahesh Dilip practices at Reed Smith LLP in Princeton, NJ.

Who Dahesh represents

Dahesh reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning matters in Princeton and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Dahesh Dilip Patel's legal education and bar admissions

  • New York University

    LL.M. Taxation · 2000

  • Pennsylvania State University

    B.S. Accounting · 1992

Jurisdictions

Dahesh's state bar admissions

  • New York

    1999 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    1997 · ACTIVE

Dahesh studied at LL.M. Taxation in New York University and B.S. Accounting in Pennsylvania State University.

Law school and academic background

Dahesh completed LL.M. Taxation in New York University and B.S. Accounting in Pennsylvania State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dahesh runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Dahesh Dilip Patel's office in Princeton

Dahesh's primary office is at 136 Main Street, Suite 250, Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ, 08540. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Reed Smith LLP

136 Main Street, Suite 250, Princeton Forrestal Village

Princeton, NJ 08540

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Hiring guide

How to hire Dahesh Dilip Patel — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dahesh usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Dahesh charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dahesh's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dahesh will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Princeton, New Jersey

A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dahesh

Dahesh discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dahesh confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Dahesh's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Dahesh Dilip Patel

  • How much does it cost to hire Dahesh for a estate planning case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dahesh walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Dahesh offer a free consultation?

    Dahesh charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dahesh's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Dahesh's current terms during booking.

  • How long do estate planning cases in New Jersey typically take?

    Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dahesh gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Dahesh take my case if I'm outside Princeton?

    Dahesh is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dahesh will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Dahesh?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dahesh will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Dahesh accepting new estate planning clients right now?

    Dahesh's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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