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Zishan Lokhandwala, Bankruptcy Attorney in Visalia, California

Over 8 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Business, and Consumer

Senior AttorneyatPublic Interest Law Firm

Visalia, CA

Practicing bankruptcy in Visalia since 2018.

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Zishan Lokhandwala is a senior attorney based in Visalia, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Consumer. Zishan has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Public Interest Law Firm.

Based in
Visalia, CA
Experience
over 8 years
Known for
Bankruptcy · Business · Consumer
  • Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Consumer matters from Visalia, CA.
  • Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Zishan Lokhandwala: Zishan Lokhandwala is a senior attorney based in Visalia, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Consumer. Zishan has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Public Interest Law Firm.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Zishan takes on

Zishan concentrates on bankruptcy, business, consumer, criminal defense, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Zishan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Bankruptcy cases in Visalia, California

Zishan takes bankruptcy matters in Visalia, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zishan agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Visalia, California

Zishan takes business matters in Visalia, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zishan agrees to represent you.

Consumer cases in Visalia, California

Zishan takes consumer matters in Visalia, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zishan agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Visalia, California

Zishan takes criminal defense matters in Visalia, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zishan agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Visalia, California

Zishan takes employment matters in Visalia, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zishan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Zishan Lokhandwala — bankruptcy lawyer in Visalia

Zishan Lokhandwala is a senior attorney based in Visalia, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Consumer. Zishan has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Public Interest Law Firm.

Mr. Lokhandwala is a shareholder of the firm. He earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2016 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, graduating summa cum laude in 2012.

Mr. Lokhandwala is licensed to practice law in two states, including California. He is also admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court, the federal Northern and Eastern District Courts of California and the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He has extensive civil litigation experience at both the trial and appellate court levels, and experience with complex legal matters involving public employment law, constitutional law, corporate compliance, insurance coverage and real property law. He regularly attends City Council meetings as a Deputy City Attorney and assists various special districts as Deputy General Counsel.

During his time at UC Berkeley Law School, Mr. Lokhandwala served as Director of the Local Economies and Enterprise Program and the South Asian Law Students Association, as well as Associate Editor to one of UC Berkeley Law School’s premier law journals, and Co-Chairperson for the 2015 California Water Law Symposium.

Mr. Lokhandwala serves on the executive board of the Tulare County Bar Association, the steering committee for Central California Legal Service’s expansion of pro-bono services to Tulare and Kings Counties, the global advisory board for "Food Not Bombs" with autonomous chapters operating in approximately 1,000 cities across more than 65 countries, and is a member of Visalia’s County Center Rotary.

Zishan's approach to bankruptcy cases

Mr. Lokhandwala is a shareholder of the firm. He earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2016 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, graduating summa cum laude in 2012. Mr. Lokhandwala is licensed to practice law in two states,…

Clients Zishan works with

Zishan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and consumer matters in Visalia and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of California Berkeley School of Law J.D.

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Jurisdictions

Zishan's state bar admissions

  • California

    2019 · ACTIVE

  • Washington

    2018 · ACTIVE

Zishan studied at — in University of California Berkeley School of Law J.D..

Law school and academic background

Zishan completed — in University of California Berkeley School of Law J.D.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Zishan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Zishan Lokhandwala's office in Visalia

Zishan's primary office is at 2924 W Main Street, Visalia, CA, 93291. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Public Interest Law Firm

2924 W Main Street

Visalia, CA 93291

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Hiring guide

How to hire Zishan Lokhandwala — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Zishan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Zishan'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; Zishan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Visalia, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy 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 Zishan

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every bankruptcy 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. Zishan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Zishan Lokhandwala

  • How much does it cost to hire Zishan for a bankruptcy case?

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

  • Does Zishan offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do bankruptcy cases in California typically take?

    Simple bankruptcy 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. Zishan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Zishan take my case if I'm outside Visalia?

    Zishan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Zishan 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 Zishan?

    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. Zishan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Zishan accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?

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

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