GODA & CO. LLP

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our legal services, processes, and how we can assist you.

About the firm

Goda & Co. LLP is a full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal solutions across litigation, advisory, transactional, and dispute resolution matters. Established with a legacy dating back to 1961, we serve individuals, businesses, and institutions.

Our office is based in Gujarat, and we regularly appear before courts and tribunals across the state. Get in touch through our Contact page for directions and office hours.

We practice across civil and commercial litigation, banking and finance, real estate, arbitration and ADR, consumer law, technology and cyber law, and intellectual property, among other areas. See our Practice areas page for the full list.

Working with us

You can reach us through our Contact page, call our office directly, or send us an email. We will arrange a convenient time to discuss your matter.

Any documents relevant to your matter — contracts, notices, correspondence, or court filings — help us understand the situation faster. If you're not sure what's relevant, bring what you have and we'll guide you from there.

Yes, we regularly advise and represent clients in matters that extend beyond Maharashtra, and we work with a trusted network of counsel in other jurisdictions where local appearance is required.

Fees depend on the nature and complexity of the matter — some engagements are billed hourly, others as a fixed fee for a defined scope. We discuss and agree on the fee structure upfront, before any work begins.

Legal process

Timelines vary significantly depending on the nature of the dispute, the forum, and the complexity involved. We provide realistic timelines during consultation and keep clients informed at every stage.

Litigation takes a dispute through the court system, while arbitration resolves it privately before an arbitrator or tribunal, outside court. Arbitration is often faster and more confidential; which route makes sense depends on the contract and the dispute itself.

Often, yes. Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration can resolve a dispute without a full trial, and we routinely explore these options before recommending litigation.

A legal notice is a formal written communication asserting a claim or grievance before initiating legal proceedings. Some disputes, such as certain commercial and consumer matters, require one by law before a case can be filed.

Industries & Clients

We represent individuals, families, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, start-ups, corporate entities, banks, cooperative societies, trusts, HNIs, and various other institutions and businesses.

Yes — from incorporation and early contracts through funding rounds and scaling, we support founders at every stage, alongside our work with larger corporate clients.

Yes, we advise on property acquisitions, title verification, development agreements, and disputes for developers, investors, and individual buyers alike.

Confidentiality & Communication

Yes, all client communications and information are treated with the strictest confidentiality in accordance with professional ethics and legal privilege.

We keep clients informed at each significant stage of a matter, and you can always reach your assigned advocate directly with questions in between.

Yes, clients have access to the documents and filings relevant to their own matter at any time — just reach out to your assigned advocate.

Talk to us before the dispute escalates.

Whether you're seeking legal advice, resolving a dispute, or planning your next business decision, our experienced team is here to help.

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