CORRECTING and REPLACING Law Firm of Wesley J. Farrell Becomes Farrell & Patel

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First graph, second sentence of release should read: The firm currently represents 600 hotels and other Gulf Coast businesses negatively impacted by the BP oil spill of 2010 and concentrates its practice in the areas of commercial, civil, criminal and franchise litigation (sted The firm currently represents 600 hotels and other Gulf Coast businesses negatively impacted by the BP oil spill of 2011 and concentrates its practice in the areas of commercial, civil, criminal and franchise litigation).

“Our representation of hotels in the BP matter has elevated our firm and solidified my longstanding business relationship with Wes Farrell”

The corrected release reads:

LAW FIRM OF WESLEY J. FARRELL BECOMES FARRELL & PATEL

Leading Firm in BP Oil Spill Litigation Names Ricky K. Patel Partner

The Law Firm of Wesley J. Farrell today announced that Ricky K. Patel has been named partner, and the firm will now be known as Farrell & Patel Attorneys at Law. The firm currently represents 600 hotels and other Gulf Coast businesses negatively impacted by the BP oil spill of 2010 and concentrates its practice in the areas of commercial, civil, criminal and franchise litigation. The firm also represents hotel owners and operators in a $240 million class action lawsuit against Choice Hotels International and a $260 million class action lawsuit against Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

“Ricky Patel and I have worked together since law school, and his contributions to the firm are immeasurable,” said founding partner Wesley J. Farrell. “He has helped lead our firm since its inception and will be a valued partner for many years to come.”

Patel concentrates his practice in matters of franchise law, immigration and international commerce. An active member of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), he advises minority hotel owners in the Gulf region about their options for recouping losses following the 2010 BP oil spill through claims with the Gulf Coast Claims Facility.

“Our representation of hotels in the BP matter has elevated our firm and solidified my longstanding business relationship with Wes Farrell,” said Patel. “We found that many minority groups, and Indian-Americans in particular, have not received adequate legal representation in cases against BP, and we are working hard to remedy this situation.”

Patel was appointed as the youngest member of President Barack Obama’s National Finance Committee and an ambassador for President Clinton’s Global Initiative. He also serves as a board member on the St. Thomas University School of Law Board of Trustees. Patel holds a B.A./B.S. from Florida State University and a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law.

Farrell & Patel is a full-service law firm serving the legal needs of clients throughout the United States and focuses a large portion of its practice on clients in the hospitality industry. For more information, call 866-529-3567 or visit www.floridaattorney.com.