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Suraj Vyas
The Law Offices of Suraj A. Vyas, LLC
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Suraj Vyas has had legal training both in the United States as well as India. Being able to draft comprehensive memoranda for judges and letters to international clients explaining complex legal topics across oceans is what sets him apart from other attorneys. Mr. Vyas is the owner and principal attorney of The Law Offices of Suraj A. Vyas, LLC, a general law firm specializing in patent law with a focus on construction law and contract law serving clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C. He has represented numerous contractors, builders, engineers, architects, and multinational corporations. Shortly after earning his Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in Maryland, Suraj began working as in-house counsel for Rising Sun Engineering & Consulting in addition to opening up The Law Offices of Suraj Vyas, LLC. Mr. Vyas now acts as general counsel for over a dozen companies including engineering firms, medical practices, property management companies, film companies, and more. Mr. Vyas' ability to draft, amend, and review contracts quickly and efficiently set him apart from other attorneys. Mr. Vyas is also committed to helping the Maryland population as much as possible through legal Pro Bono work and community service.
Practice Areas
- Antitrust Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- DUI & DWI
- Education Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- International Law
- Human Rights, Imports & Exports
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Patents
- Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Fees
- Free Consultation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Variety of fee types: Retainer, Fixed, or Hourly
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- Maryland
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Gujarati: Spoken
- Spanish: Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney at Law
- The Law Offices of Suraj A. Vyas, LLC
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- Owner. Maintain a general law practice focusing on construction and contract law.
- Pro Bono Attorney
- Disability Rights Maryland
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- Counseled clients through Individualized Education Programs, litigated Medicaid Denial Fair Hearings, represented homeowners and nonprofits in tax foreclosure cases, and worked through criminal expungement processes.
- In-House Counsel
- Rising Sun Engineering & Consulting, LLC
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- Drafted, amended, and reviewed contracts for construction projects.
- Pro Bono Attorney
- Maryland Volunteers Lawyers Service, Inc.
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- Provide civil legal assistance to Marylanders with limited income at no cost.
- Guest Professor
- Pro-Care Project Administrators and Management Advisors
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- Lectured on contract law at McNally Bharat Engineering Co. Ltd. in Kolkata and IIT Bombay in Mumbai.
- Project Manager
- Rising Sun Engineering & Consulting, LLC
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- Acted as a consultant on the planning and execution of home construction and renovation projects at the firm.
- Manager
- Pro-Care Project Administrators and Management Advisors
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- Created and managed seminars concerning dispute resolution and spoke as a guest at the Association of Engineers and Builders in Ahmedabad, India in August 2009.
- Instructor
- Ed-On Center
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- Taught math, science, engineering, and contract law with the following speaking opportunities in June 2013: Pre-opening viewing of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Terminal T2 in Mumbai, India, Opening Presenter for Former Chief Justice of Madras High Court, K. A. Swami, Opening Presenter for Former Chief Justice of India, G. B. Patnaik, Guest speaker at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in Mumbai, India. Guest lecturer for The Importance of Law to the Engineering Profession during the Seminar on Importance of Construction Law at the Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers in July 2009, Guest lecturer at Panchshil Realty in Pune, India in August 2008.
- Court Stenographer
- Project Services
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- Took dictations, minutes of the meeting, and general notes for Supreme Court Chief Justices of India in 10 major metropolitan cities.
- Intern
- Howard County District Court
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- Drafted legal memoranda to assist in decision-making process of judge. Compiled an index of laws for Maryland District Courts.
- Secondary Advocate
- Project Engineers
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- Attended arbitration and conciliation meetings to serve as a backup to the primary advocate in front of Arbitral Tribunals composed of Ex-Supreme Court Justices of India. Conducted primary research and contributed ideas towards 12 construction law cases and 1 partnership dispute case.
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- J.D. (2017) | Law
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- Organized a symposium about Baltimore’s Port Covington Redevelopment Project as Symposium Editor of University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development
- Honors: University of Baltimore National Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Team – Team Liaison and Competitor University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development – Symposium Editor and Staff Editor Center for International and Comparative Law Writing Competition – 2nd place in 2015 & 2016
- Activities: Angela Vallario’s Kennedy Krieger Institute Volunteer Project – Selected to draft Wills, POAs, and AMDs for families International Law Society – Career Development Director, 1L & 2L Representative Latin American Law Student Association – Treasurer & 2L Representative
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- University of Maryland - Baltimore County
- B.S. (2014) | Water Resources Management & Policy
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- Water Resources Management & Policy is an Interdisciplinary Studies major combining engineering and law.
- Honors: Academic Honors
- Activities: Interdisciplinary Studies Council of Majors – Chief Executive Officer
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Awards
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star List for 2023. Awarded to the top 2.5% lawyers in a given state.
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star List for 2022. Awarded to the top 2.5% lawyers in a given state.
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star List for 2021. Awarded to the top 2.5% lawyers in a given state.
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star List for 2020. Awarded to the top 2.5% lawyers in a given state.
- Recommended Maryland Attorney Nomination
- The Construction Lawyers
Professional Associations
- District of Columbia Bar
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- Maryland State Bar Association
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- American Association for Justice
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- Howard Country Bar Association
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- Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators
- Member
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- Maryland State Bar
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- Maryland Association for Justice
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- American Bar Association
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- Baltimore County Bar Association
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- Bar Association of Baltimore City
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Scientific and Legal Reforms Related to Structural Health Monitoring in India
- Applied Science & AeroSpace Engineering
- Fairness and Justice: The Role of the Courts in Indian and American Arbitration
- 4th International Conference on International and Domestic Arbitration
- Baltimore’s Port Covington Redevelopment Project
- University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development
- Solving the Point-Source Pollution Problem in the Chesapeake Bay and the Ganga River
- Pro-Care
Speaking Engagements
- Scientific and Legal Reforms Related to Structural Health Monitoring in India, 2nd International Conference on Applied Science & AeroSpace Engineering, Tokyo, Japan
- EuroSciCon
- Fairness and Justice: The Role of the Courts in Indian and American Arbitration, 4th International Conference on International and Domestic Arbitration, Chennai, India
- Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators
- Authored and presented paper titled "Fairness and Justice: The Role of the Courts in Indian and American Arbitration" at the 4th International Conference on International and Domestic Arbitration in Chennai, India.
- Overview of Contract Law, Introduction to Contract Law, Mumbai, India
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Gave a general overview of contract law to the student body
- Laws for Engineers and Builders, Project Administration Management Dispute Resolution Advising, Mumbai, India
- Association of Engineers and Builders
- Spoke about the importance for engineering to know about the law.
- The Importance of Law to the Engineering Profession, Seminar on Importance of Construction Law, Ahmedabad, India
- Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers
- Spoke at a conference on the topic of engineering and law coming together to form an interdisciplinary style of education
Certifications
- Maryland Notary Public
- Maryland Office of the Secretary of State
- WPL Publishing Certified Construction Lawyer
- WPL Publishing Co. Inc.
Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
- Q. What is the background to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?
- A: A pro for DACA is that it is good for the economy. A con for DACA is that it encourages illegal immigration. In 2014, the Administrative Procedures Act was used to try to show DACA as being unconstitutional. Last year, DACA was ruled as unconstitutional, but DACA has remained in place while legal proceedings (like appeals) continue. DACA has not been fully revoked as of this time.
- Q. Immigration Case
- A: These things take time (especially with the recent government shutdown leading to delays). Contact your lawyer again. He has a duty to keep you abreast of any developments. No other lawyer will be able to speak with you about your case since you have already retained an attorney. However, your lawyer may be waiting to hear something back before contacting you. I see this question is 3 weeks old so I trust he has reached out to you to at least check in by now. If he hasn't responded and you have tried to get in touch numerous times via phone, email, etc. then you may want to let him know that you will be contacting the state bar about his lack of communication.
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