Machhindra H. Chavan
Pune
Summary
Dynamic advocate with 1+ year of hands-on litigation and 4 years internship experience and expertise in Real estate, civil, corporate, consumer and environmental law (NGT matters). Graduated with a 5-year integrated LL.B. degree from Shri. Navalmal Firodia Law college, Fergusson College Campus, Pune. Adept at managing diverse cases, from consumer disputes to Supreme Court SLPs, with a focus on procedural efficiency and client advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Advocate
Advance Legal Services (ALS)
Pune
08.2023 - Current
- Under the mentorship of Adv. Sagar Gorde, Senior Legal Advisor | Pune
- Conducted a 2-year specialized practice as Junior Advocate and Legal Intern in real estate litigation and regulatory compliance, representing Badhekar Builders (Promoter) in high-stakes legal matters.
- Regularly appeared before civil courts and tribunals in Pune, advocating on behalf of the client in disputes, compliance hearings, and contractual negotiations.
- Represented the client before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Pune, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and resolving grievances.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including agreements, petitions, and compliance reports, tailored to real estate transactions and regulatory frameworks.
- Under the mentorship of Adv. Rashmie D. Dhongde | Pune
- Collaborated closely with clients, stakeholders, and legal teams to strategize case outcomes and mitigate risks.
- Actively engaged in dispute resolution, including negotiations and settlements, to expedite case resolutions.
- Independently handle 100+ cases spanning civil disputes, consumer complaints, cheque bounce matters, Labour and Industrial Tribunal matters, DRT and family court affairs, and environmental litigation (NGT).
- Draft and file Plaints, petitions, written statements, and appeals for High Court matters (e.g., writ petitions, civil revisions) and NGT cases involving industrial pollution, land-use violations, and environmental compliance.
- Represent clients in family court for divorce, custody, and property disputes.
- Collaborate with Advocate Shriram Pingale (AOR, Supreme Court) to draft SLPs and attend hearings in the Supreme Court of India. Actively participated into searching citations and legal research.
Consumer Law Intern
Advocate Prashant Maindargi Sir
Pune
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: DRT, Consumer Court, Pune and Co-operative Societies disputes
- Managed 30+ consumer complaints related to defective products and service deficiencies.
- Achieved 70% out-of-court settlements through mediation.
- Managed Sugar Factories society Members elections.
- DRT, Consumer Court, Pune and Co-operative Societies disputes
Legal Drafting & Conveyancing Intern
Adv. Surekha Wadkar
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared 100+ legal documents, including sale agreements, wills, and gift deeds, Development Agreements, Power of attorney ensuring compliance with the Registration Act.
- Conducted due diligence for property transactions and resolved title disputes.
High Court Intern
Advocate Akshay Deshmukh
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Bombay High Court
- Assisted in drafting bail applications and writ petitions for criminal and constitutional matters.
- Attended 50+ hearings to observe trial strategies and client counselling techniques.
- Bombay High Court
Education
B.A.LL.B - Law
SNFLC Fergusson College Campus
Pune, Maharashtra01.2024
HSC Board - Science Stream
Unique Science Academy
Karad, Maharashtra01.2019
SSC -
MGVK
Sangli, Maharashtra01.2016
Skills
- Advocate
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Research
- Court Procedures
- Client Consultation
- Corporate Law
- Civil Litigation
- Oral argument
- MS Office
- Legal Research (Manupatra SCC Online)
- E-Filing
Certification
- Sanad License | Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
Timeline
Junior Advocate
Advance Legal Services (ALS)
08.2023 - Current
Consumer Law Intern
Advocate Prashant Maindargi Sir
01.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Drafting & Conveyancing Intern
Adv. Surekha Wadkar
01.2022 - 12.2022
High Court Intern
Advocate Akshay Deshmukh
01.2021 - 12.2021
B.A.LL.B - Law
SNFLC Fergusson College Campus
HSC Board - Science Stream
Unique Science Academy
SSC -
MGVK
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