Rahul B. Patel
MANAGING PARTNER / PATEL GAINES
Business & Corporate Law
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Commercial Real Estate
Property Tax Litigation
Licensed in Texas & Arizona
Breaking Barriers
Rahul B. Patel is the visionary founding and managing partner of Patel Gaines, where he has driven the firm to represent over $16 billion in commercial interests across Texas. Known for his strategic insight and commitment to client success, Rahul has earned recognition in multiple areas of law, particularly in property tax litigation, corporate growth, and commercial real estate.Rahul’s client advocacy has led to impressive outcomes, including a $9 million property tax savings in Treeline Park vs. BCAD and a successful negotiation that reduced a $750,000 liquidated damages claim to under $5,000 for a franchise client. In Bowman v. Kisan, LLC, he successfully defended against a complex ADA lawsuit, securing a full dismissal. His expertise in franchise law is extensive, having represented over 200 franchisees in matters spanning liquidated damages, loan modifications, and transaction negotiations. Clients ranging from the Federal Reserve Bank to Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia empire have relied on Rahul’s counsel.
In addition to his legal practice, Rahul holds leadership roles in several prominent organizations, serving as Chairman of the Board for Alamo Angels, Texas’ largest angel investment group, and Vice-Chairman on the F45 Training Franchisee Advisory Committee (North America), guiding one of the world’s leading fitness brands with over 2,000 global locations. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Gleantap, further demonstrating his influence in business and entrepreneurship.Rahul’s dedication and expertise have earned him accolades such as Texas Super Lawyer, Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Scene In SA Best Lawyer, Business Journal Man of the Year, National Outstanding Lawyer and 40 Under 40 awards. His work has been highlighted in major publications like Texas Monthly, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg Business, Texas Lawyer, Money, The Business Journals, The Texas Tribune, USA Today, CBS, and NBC.Rahul’s commitment to excellence and growth makes him a pivotal leader at Patel Gaines, where he continues to drive impactful results for clients across Texas and beyond.
• Founder and Managing Partner of Patel Gaines PLLC, representing over $16 billion in commercial property interests statewide
• Chairman of the Board, Alamo Angels — Texas’ largest angel investment organization
• Vice-Chairman and Board Member, F45 Training Franchisee Advisory Committee (North America), supporting the global boutique fitness brand with more than 2,000 locations
• Board Member, Gleantap — a customer data SaaS platform focused on the fitness and wellness industry
• Keynote Speaker, Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP) Annual Conference (multiple years)
• Featured in Texas Monthly, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg Business, Texas Lawyer, Money, The Business Journals, The Texas Tribune, USA Today, CBS, and NBC
Awards & Recognition
• Super Lawyers
• Scene In SA Best Lawyer
• San Antonio Business Journal Man of the Year
• Texas Lawyer - Best Mentor
• San Antonio Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree
• San Antonio Business Journal South Texas Power Players Honoree
Appellate win preserving the property owner’s lawsuit after defeating a jurisdictional challenge based on alleged late tax payment.
• Treeline Park v. Bexar Appraisal District — Bexar County District Court (Jury Trial)
Won a jury verdict delivering over $9M in property tax savings after taking the case through full trial.
• Bowman v. Kisan, LLC — U.S. District Court
Defended a commercial property owner in a federal ADA accessibility lawsuit, achieving a resolution that protected business operations while limiting liability exposure.
• Olive Tree Holdings v. HCAD — Harris County District Court
Secured a reduction from a notice value of ~$101.4M to ~$65.0M at settlement (about a $36.4M reduction), generating ~$700K in annual tax savings and a 14× litigation ROI.
• CAILT GEN PARK 2 LLC v. Harris Central Appraisal District — Harris County District Court
Resolved a two-year industrial valuation dispute through expert and deposition strategy, producing over $1.5M in tax savings and a 50×+ client ROI.
• Bexar County Equity Valuation Litigation — Commercial Multifamily Asset
Challenged a county valuation anchored to an outdated purchase price by presenting operational distress and post-sale market evidence to pursue a materially lower assessment.
• Franchise Litigation Matters
Represented franchise owners in disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, and franchise law violations, guiding matters through litigation and negotiated resolution.
