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Pratik D.

Kolkata, India

$11/hr
4.9
42 jobs

Litigation & Discovery Support | Personal Injury Case Management | Contracts Management | Corporate Governance & Compliance With 9 years of experience supporting attorneys and law firms in India, U.S.A., and U.K., I can help with: ✅ Legal Pleadings, Case Management, and E-filing - Draft petitions, motions, complaints, legal pleadings, and litigation packets. - Organize and manage case files, and ensure timely and accurate e-filing of court documents. - Facilitate seamless communication between attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, including calendar management and scheduling. ✅ Discovery Support, Document Review, Organization, and Management - Draft and respond to discovery requests, mandatory disclosures, conduct detailed client calls, review files, and obtain relevant information and documents for case development. - Organize, manage, and review discovery documents, and help in creating a streamlined system to support the discovery process and trial preparation. ✅ Personal Injury Case Management - Manage cases from intake, gather necessary information and documents, obtain reports and public records, open claims, send letters of representation, letters of protection, and effectively communicate with clients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. - Coordinate treatment and billing, gather medical records and bills, review for discrepancies and flags, assemble demand packets, communicate with adjusters, verify and negotiate liens and bills, assist with disbursement of settlement funds, and prepare settlement documentation. ✅ Contracts Management and Administration - Draft, review, redline, and assess risk in different types of contracts, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, organizational, and industry standards. - Track contract lifecycles, oversee execution and renewal processes, and ensure compliance with terms through record-keeping, reporting, and effective use of contract management systems. ✅ Corporate Governance, Business Formations, and Compliance - Assist with corporate governance, business formations, dissolutions, equity restructuring, equity incentive plans, stock options and awards, equity cap table admin, entity conversions, compliance, and corporate filings. ✅ Legal Research, Due Diligence, and Case Strategy - Conduct legal research, compliance reviews, and due diligence, ensuring comprehensive support for case preparation, strategy, and analysis. Key Achievements: 🟣 Provided critical support in 800+ litigation matters, drafting pleadings, handling discovery, legal research, court filings, and client communications. 🟣 Managed 150+ personal injury cases, including motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian, premises, slip and fall, ride-share, dog bite, passenger, and trucking incidents, both third-party and first-party. 🟣 Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of 500+ contracts across business, commercial, corporate, employment, technology, and e-commerce agreements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administration. 🟣 Contributed to 200+ corporate governance and compliance projects, synthesizing corporate forms, documents, and requisite filings. ⭐ What can you expect from me? "Pratik was amazing, super detailed, and always there to help. Brilliant Work!!!" - Upwork client. ✅ Your requirements will be correctly understood and met diligently. ✅ You will get excellent legal support and high-quality work. ▶️ My background: No glitter, no glamor, no shine. My journey began raw and on the grind, and continued through grit and sweat. In the initial years, I pored over case files with a senior litigation counsel and later assisted a judge at the Delhi High Court. I learned the importance of precision and clarity—principles that have guided every document I’ve crafted or analyzed since. Then at a global company, I dove deep into commercial and technology contracts, uncovering what truly drives agreements—aligning intentions and making them sing on paper. I then supported Indian and U.S. law firms (including a family law firm in Georgia and a litigation firm in Virginia) with litigation, drafting pleadings, handling discovery, completing court filings, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. My path next took me to a Chicago business and corporate law firm, where I drafted and reviewed contracts, facilitated business formations, corporate governance, and compliance, and supported litigation. I then ventured into personal injury law working with plaintiff-side firms in Washington and Texas, both in pre-litigation and litigation. Working with people globally, I discovered that I like supporting attorneys, counsel, law firms, and businesses with dedication and precision. If you’re building something meaningful—whether at the starting line or in the middle—and seek someone who values your vision, let’s connect to explore how I can support you. I look forward to interacting with you.

  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Litigation
  • Legal Pleadings
  • Legal Motion
  • Legal Drafting
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Legal Documentation
  • Immigration Law
  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract Management
  • Corporate Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Legal Writing
  • Contract Law
  • Case Management
  • Medical Records
  • Legal Agreement
Pratiksha R.

Kolkata, India

$16/hr
4.7
32 jobs

Now that you have stumbled onto my profile, let me introduce myself. Hi, I am Pratiksha, I am a lawyer by profession based out India currently working in the Mergers and Acquisitions team of a company. Apart from my current profile, I have also been involved in arbitration proceedings arising out of infrastructure and energy contracts, company disputes for oppression and mismanagement, insolvency proceedings, debt recovery proceedings, trademark infringement suits, suits for specific performance and damages and writ petitions. I am well versed in drafting a wide array of contracts, doing specialised research, document analysis, legal advice, consulting and legal executive assistance, among other legal work. Besides building my expertise in drafting and documentation, my key skill lies in legal research, drafting opinions, and managing end-to-end litigation tasks. My profile vouches for a great turnaround time at the most affordable prices. If that's what you are looking for, let's get in touch!

  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Document Analysis
  • Contract Drafting
  • Content Writing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Resume Writing
  • Contract Law
  • Writing
  • LinkedIn Development
  • Corporate Law
Sahil K.

Kolkata, India

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

With years of attorney practise and litigation experience, I specialize in helping pro se clients navigate the legal system by drafting high-quality complaints, motions, and other court documents. With extensive experience preparing clear, court-ready filings for civil law cases, I deliver tailored documents based on your case details. My services also include legal research and document review to support your legal journey.

  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Consulting
  • Legal Documentation
  • Editing & Proofreading
Hritika S.

Kolkata, India

$19/hr
4.9
12 jobs

Greetings, I’m Hritika, a seasoned privacy & cyber law expert rooted in India’s thriving tech ecosystem. With 5 years of experience navigating the intricate world of global data protection, I specialize in transforming complex regulations like GDPR, CCPA, HIPPA and other international frameworks into strategic advantages for businesses. My recent focus includes India’s newly enacted Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), which I seamlessly integrate into my global compliance toolkit. I’m passionate about empowering organizations to harness data with confidence, ensuring compliance fuels innovation rather than stifling it. I collaborate selectively with ambitious clients, delivering bespoke, high-impact solutions with precision, trust, and a forward-thinking mindset. Whether you’re a startup scaling fast or an enterprise tackling cross-border challenges, I’m here to elevate your privacy game with clarity and flair. My expertise includes: Tailored Privacy Frameworks: Crafting GDPR/HIPPA-compliant privacy policies, terms of service, and technology contracts that align with your business vision while meeting global and DPDPA standards. Strategic Data Optimization: Unlocking the value of your data through ethical, GDPR-guided strategies for analytics, monetization, and partnerships, all while minimizing risks. Global Compliance Mastery: Providing expert guidance on GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, and other international laws, with emerging DPDPA expertise to navigate India’s evolving privacy landscape. Incident Response Leadership: Managing data breaches with swift, GDPR-aligned strategies, including regulatory notifications and crisis mitigation to protect your reputation. Comprehensive Privacy Audits: Evaluating your digital platforms, operations, and data flows to ensure compliance with GDPR, DPDPA, and other global standards, delivering actionable insights. DPDPA Integration: Assessing and aligning your processes with India’s new DPDPA requirements, from consent management to data fiduciary obligations, ensuring a smooth transition. Vendor Agreement Excellence: Negotiating and drafting robust data-sharing contracts, embedding GDPR and DPDPA protections to secure your supply chain. Internal Governance Design: Developing employee training, data governance policies, and compliance frameworks that foster a culture of privacy across your organization. AI and Emerging Tech Advisory: Analyzing legal risks in AI deployments under GDPR and DPDPA, ensuring transparency, data rights, and IP protections drive responsible innovation. Dispute Resolution: Strategically addressing privacy-related disputes, including GDPR violation claims or tracking technology concerns, with precision and foresight. My journey includes pivotal roles such as Lead Privacy Counsel for a high-growth Indian tech firm with global reach, Senior Compliance Advisor for a multinational SaaS leader, and Consultant for cybersecurity initiatives in Bangalore’s innovation hub. I’ve delivered GDPR-focused training to executives and authored insights on global privacy trends, including the impact of DPDPA in India. From advising nimble startups to steering enterprises through complex data ecosystems, I blend legal rigor with business acumen to deliver results that resonate. DMCA Takedowns & Copyright Enforcement – Drafting and filing precise notices for fast removals. Whether you’re building a privacy-first product or solving intricate compliance puzzles, I’m here to simplify the global regulatory maze, amplify your data’s potential, and drive your success with unmatched expertise. Let’s connect

  • Legal Research
  • Corporate Law
  • Legal Consulting
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Partnership Agreement
  • Contract Law
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Trademark Consulting
  • General Partnership
  • Family Law
  • Content Writing
  • Legal Writing
  • ISO 27001
  • Gap Analysis
  • Privacy Impact Assessment

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