Kirtan Patel

Kirtan Patel is a founding partner at KPPB LAW, a mid-size law firm established in 2003.12 He specializes in complex commercial real estate matters and real estate finance, with a focus on advising businesses involved in the acquisition, development, and management of various property types including hotels, apartments, shopping centers, and offices.1

Professional Background

Kirtan has been an independent business owner since the age of 20 and worked for two large full-service law firms before co-founding KPPB LAW.1 His legal team has participated in more than $5 billion in hotel transactions.1

Areas of Expertise

Kirtan's practice areas include:

• Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Finance
• Asset Based Lending
• Commercial Loan Workouts
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Hotel Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions13

He counsels clients on complex real estate finance matters, such as CMBS financing, mezzanine financing, and private equity investments. Kirtan also advises on U.S. inbound international investments and drafts joint-venture agreements for U.S. companies doing business internationally.1

Education and Affiliations

• J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law (1997)
• B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Georgia State University (1990)
• Alumni of Leadership Atlanta (Class of 2005)1

Kirtan is a member of several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Georgia, American Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of Georgia, which he helped create.1

Languages

In addition to English, Kirtan speaks Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, and Punjabi.1

Recognition

Kirtan has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers® in Georgia for Hospitality Law & Real Estate Law (2024).1