Attorney | Personal Injury and Civil Litigation, MacDowell Law Group, PC, Fairfax
Bhavik D. Patel is an attorney at MacDowell Law Group, PC in Fairfax, Virginia, handling personal injury, criminal defense, will and estates, and civil litigation. Licensed in Virginia since 2002and admitted in the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the Virginia Court of Appeals, he has more than 25 years of legal experience.
He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2002, where he competed in the Lile Moot Court Competition, after graduating cum laude from the College of William & Mary.
About Bhavik
Bhavik Patel brings more than two decades of litigation experience to the clients of MacDowell Law Group. He earned his B.A. from the College of William & Mary in 1999, graduating cum laude, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2002, where he competed in the prestigious Lile Moot Court Competition and took part in the Environmental Law Forum.
Over the course of his career, he has handled a broad range of matters, including personal injury, criminal law, family law, and contract and civil litigation, giving him the versatility to guide clients through many of the legal challenges they face.
His Approach
Each case is unique and requires a commitment to listen carefully and prepare the best analysis of each client’s own predicament. Taking the time to understand each client’s situation, explaining the process clearly, and a commitment toward the best possible outcome, whether resolving a matter through negotiation or preparing it for trial. Hundreds of clients have worked with Bhavik directly and understand the depth of knowledge and commitment to service he brings.
Practice Focus
Bhavik represents clients across Northern Virginia in:
- Personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents and other injury claims
- Criminal and traffic defense
- Divorce and family law
- Contract and civil litigation
He serves clients throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, and Fauquier Counties, and the surrounding communities.
Experience at a Glance
- 25+ years of legal and litigation experience (licensed 2002)
- Licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia, with federal admissions in the Eastern District of Virginia, the Western District of Virginia, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, with admission to the Virginia Court of Appeals
- University of Virginia School of Law graduate; cum laude at the College of William & Mary
- Experience across personal injury, criminal, family, and civil litigation matters
As a firm, MacDowell Law Group reports more than 60 years of combined legal experience, over 50 years of personal injury litigation, and more than $25 million recovered for clients.
Case Results
Bhavik works alongside founder Richard MacDowell as part of a firm with a strong record of results for injured clients across auto, truck, wrongful death, and premises cases. See representative outcomes on the firm’s case results page.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and depends on its own facts.
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2002 (Lile Moot Court Competition; Environmental Law Forum)
- B.A., The College of William & Mary, 1999 (cum laude)
Bar Admissions and Credentials
- Virginia, admitted 2002
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
- Court of Appeals of Virginia
Honors and Distinctions
- Lile Moot Court Competition, University of Virginia School of Law
- Environmental Law Forum, University of Virginia School of Law
- Cum laude graduate, The College of William & Mary
Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
What Our Clients Say About Us
“Overall Amazing and Swift planning and execution from the Law Macdowell Group. In particular, Bhavik Patel has worked tremendously to ensure I was delivered with upmost compensation for my case and the damages along with it.”
“It was my great fortune to connect with the MacDowell Law Group and to have Mr. Bhavik Patel represent me. My case related to a traffic accident where I was the injured party and my car was totaled. At first I tried to deal with the other driver’s insurance company but after a few months I realized I hit a brick wall. Mr. Patel represented me efficiently and won the case. His skill dealing, in this case with insurance companies, is coupled with a friendly, professional manner. I never had to call him for updates he was the one to reach out to me. Mr. Patel laid out my options and gave me his professional advice, making it clear that I would select the course of action. It ended up being a happy experience despite the fact that I was dealing with an obstinate insurance company.
Extremely good law firm that I can recommend highly.”
Contact Bhavik D. Patel for a Free Consultation
Facing an injury, criminal, family, or civil matter in Northern Virginia? Talk with Bhavik Patel. Call (703) 844-4519 for a free consultation. Available 24/7.
MacDowell Law Group, PC, 10500 Sager Avenue, Suite F, Fairfax, VA 22030. Free consultations, with same-day and video appointments available.
