Grant Gaines

Grant Gaines is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Patel Gaines, a premier Texas law firm representing over $16 billion in commercial interests. With over a decade of legal experience, he leads all litigation matters, focusing on disputes related to business, tax, real estate, and construction. Grant’s reputation as a results-oriented trial lawyer has earned him industry-wide recognition and media coverage in outlets such as Forbes, Bloomberg Business, and Texas Monthly.

Grant earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law and has been licensed to practice in Texas since 2010. He began his legal career handling transactional and municipal legal issues before transitioning to complex litigation, where he now serves as lead counsel in all trial matters.

Grant focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, tax disputes, and real estate and construction-related litigation. He regularly drafts and negotiates commercial leases, contracts, asset purchase agreements, and loan documents for businesses and investors. Known for his ability to work effectively with governmental bodies—including zoning and planning commissions—Grant leverages these relationships to strengthen his litigation and negotiation strategies. His notable matters include Hayes v. Pauli, Knighthawk, LLC v. B&P Development, LLC, and Bowman v. Kisan, LLC.

Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer, Scene in SA Best Lawyer, and one of the Business Journals’ National Outstanding Lawyers, Grant Gaines was also named to 40 Under 40. He is a member of the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. His leadership, strategic insight, and commitment to client success define his impactful legal career.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Patel Gaines PLLC

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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