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Testimonials
Venky provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details in my divorce case. My case was unusual that there was no settlement or response from my spouse for my divorce petition. Venky offered invaluable advice and ensured both parties got fair portion of assets with very minimal paperwork. Venky was also very sensitive to my requests and always made it a point to listen and offer advice from my viewpoint as well. Thanks Venky for your excellent support.
Mr. Venkatraman worked to quickly resolve my patent issue. Within a single weekend, he helped myself and others to receive our due credit in a patent application. He communicated frequently, through all hours of the day. Mr. Venkatraman has a strong understanding of patent law; his expertise ensured that all aspects of my group’s participation were reflected accurately and appropriately in the submitted application. I cannot thank him enough for his representation in this matter, and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of a patent lawyer.
Venky effectively negotiated and settled a contract issue my company had with a service provider by delving into the contract we had signed and taking a strong stand based on the legal issues he discovered there. In the process, he saved my company a substantial amount of money and restored my peace of mind. Venky kept me informed right through the process, providing me with both the worst case and best case scenarios so that I knew what to expect at all stages of the protracted negotiation lasting several months. I would highly recommend Venky to deal with any legal matter.
“I was referred to Venky by a common friend fourteen months into my divorce case involving custody of a child. I only wish I met Venky as soon as I decided to file for a divorce.
Venky, unlike an attorney, performed a high-level analysis of my case, informed me of its strengths and weaknesses, the possible strategy and its associated costs (both time and money) and the outcomes- most likely, likely and unlikely.
While he has more knowledge of family law and the court system than most practicing attorneys, he worked with my attorney every step of the way and complementing my attorney’s strategy and execution, thereby adding immense value.
Venky strongly advocates mediation instead of litigation as the former is the cost-effective, stress-free, time efficient approach and is not uncertain. No wonder he has 100% success as a mediator given he is meticulous, detail-oriented, logical, and has uncanny knack for visualizing a solution which is a win-win for both the parties at the table and above all, a true passion for conflict resolution.
While the prospect of having to go through a divorce is not pleasant, I strongly recommend meeting Venky even before hiring an attorney.”
“I am confident that Venky has the skills and qualities to be a successful Mediator.”
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“Mediation with Venky leads to a settlement agreement that is highly satisfactory to the parties and an outcome that is virtually stress-free. I am delighted to recommend Venky’s work for the most challenging situations.”
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“Venky Venkatraman, the principal of Zenith Advisory Services, has been representing himself pro se in a trial court case that has some appellate issues. He has contacted me about the appellate issues, and I was quite impressed with his knowledge of the law and the court system. Of the many non-lawyers with whom I’ve discussed legal topics, Venky is the most capable of high-level legal analysis. Venky has recently started law school and has opened a mediation practice. Based on my conversations with him, I’m confident that he is able to use his own experiences as a litigant and his interpersonal skills to be an very effective mediator.”
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“Mediating with Venky was much more than a success; it was cost-effective; stress-free, and time efficient. I highly recommend his services.”
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“Venky is a good friend of mine and meticulous in his work. Based on my conversations with him over the years, I have been aware he has been representing himself pro se effectively in his own legal matters. With his experience and problem solving skill-sets (coming from his engineering and management background to which he is in the process of adding a law degree), Venky can be an excellent mediator, making the mediation process easy, harmonious and non-adversarial and at the same time being able to achieve a win-win for both sides. I wish him good luck in his career.”
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“The mediator that helped in this case was Venky Vankatraman. He did a great job on directing us to a successful resolution. The mediator was able to spot issues even we did not foresee before mediation.”
“I have known Venky for several years, and I am impressed with his accomplishments as a mediator. He is able to gain the trust of both parties in the mediation, which is an essential attribute for a mediator. He also seems to have an uncanny knack for visualizing a solution that leads to a successful outcome.”
“Mediating with Venky was much more than a success; it was cost-effective; stress-free, and time efficient. I highly recommend his services.”
“Impressive Mediator – he’s a closer! Venky is bright, intuitive, and knowledgeable. He clearly has a passion for conflict resolution.”
“A creative mediator who can find solutions to difficult problems is invaluable. Venky is this mediator. I recommend him for both business disputes and family law cases.”
“I met Venky Venkatraman, the principal of Zenith Mediation Services, at a Dallas Bar Association meeting. I was quite impressed with his knowledge of the law and the court system. Venky is most capable of high-level legal analysis. Based on my conversations with him, I’m confident that he would be a very effective mediator.”
“Our experience has been fabulous do far. We had a situation where one of the party was disabled and the other party was not ready to mediate. Zenith mediation services was able to gather all the facts and do a great job in the pre-mediation stage and we have now dates set for mediation. The experience thus far has been great and looking forward to the same as the mediation completes. Zenith mediation understand both eastern-western values and customs. Hence their background helped us to relate to our position and situation very well to get both the parties to the table.”
“Venky is a very good mediator in Dallas area. He is always approachable person who can explains all the case details in laymen perspective. Also he guides us to get a good lawyer based on case critical.I would recommend him for future mediation purpose if some one really required.”
“We utilized the services of Zenith to get our new invention patented and trademarked. Working with Venky was a fantastic experience. He is a great communicator and clearly explained how the process worked every step of the way. We have already received a trademark for the invention name and logo and we are confident that we will receive a patent for our invention in due course as well.
We highly recommend the services of Zenith and Venky for any legal matter.”
“I began working with Venky a long time ago to get a patent for a tech idea that my husband and I had. His knowledge, patience and determination helped me and my husband acquire a patent successfully. He always remained in contact with us and moved very quickly to get things done. I was never waiting on him, which I believe is very important when working with clients. I look forward to Venky helping us in the future! I am a very satisfied client!”
“Mr. Venkatraman worked to quickly resolve my patent issue. Within a single weekend, he helped myself and others to receive our due credit in a patent application. He communicated frequently, through all hours of the day. Mr. Venkatraman has a strong understanding of patent law; his expertise ensured that all aspects of my group’s participation were reflected accurately and appropriately in the submitted application. I cannot thank him enough for his representation in this matter, and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of a patent lawyer.”
“I had an excellent experience filling my design patent application with Zenith Legal Services. They were very understanding and offered great advice. I recommend Zenith Legal Services to anyone looking to secure their intellectual property rights!”
“I had the privilege of working with Venky Venkatraman during an incredibly difficult and emotionally taxing time in my life. Navigating the family court system is never easy, but Venky’s expertise, patience, and unwavering support made the process significantly more manageable.
From our very first conversation, Venky demonstrated a deep understanding of both the legal system and the emotional complexities involved in family matters. He explained each step in clear, accessible language, ensuring I was fully informed and empowered to make the best decisions for myself and my family.
What truly stood out was his compassionate approach. Venky was not just a legal advisor—he was a steady presence, offering clarity when things felt overwhelming and advocating for my best interests with professionalism and integrity. His ability to combine legal acumen with empathy is rare and deeply appreciated.
Thanks to his guidance, I was able to move forward with confidence and reach a resolution that I felt was fair and just. I would wholeheartedly recommend Venky to anyone needing support within the family court system. His dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to his clients set him apart. A true professional with a heart.”
“Fair & practical assessment of the task, clear information about objective & expected results & future course of actions”
“Venky has reviewed employment agreements for me on two occasions. I was very impressed with his attention to detail and his eagle-eye ability to identify text in the agreements that were ambiguous or that could result in a dispute in the future. He provided me with guidance on questions I should ask and changes that I should request. With Venkys advice, I feel reassured that I clearly understood the documents I was signing and that I had been able to negotiate changes to the agreements that give me peace of mind. Venky clearly demonstrated that he had my best interests in mind. With a background in engineering, management consulting, and law, Venky brings valuable experience for his clients.”
“Quick and detailed response to the questions.”
“Venky Venkataraman at Zenith Legal has always been there for me when I needed legal consultation. He provides clear guidance and is not afraid of fighting for the right thing and for his clients. Thanks Venky for always being available and providing your valuable advice and direction. Venky gives you the comfort that he is there and will fight for you and provides sound judgement along the way.”
“I have used the services of Venky Venkatraman and Zenith Legal Services for many years. Venky is a highly effective lawyer who has resolved numerous issues for me and my company. I would highly recommend Venky and Zenith Legal Services for all types of legal work ranging from contract preparation to litigation.”
“I consulted with Zenith / Venky on a dispute with another company in relation to an IT implementation contract. Zenith / Venky was able to flesh out the issue, and provide a way forward in a succinct manner on resolving the customer dispute. Hats off to Venky’s deep understanding of IT and commercial agreements along with his legal acumen, the way forward proved to be useful!”
“Venky effectively negotiated and settled a contract issue my company had with a service provider by delving into the contract we had signed and taking a strong stand based on the legal issues he discovered there. In the process, he saved my company a substantial amount of money and restored my peace of mind. Venky kept me informed right through the process, providing me with both the worst case and best case scenarios so that I knew what to expect at all stages of the protracted negotiation lasting several months. I would highly recommend Venky to deal with any legal matter.”
“Venky provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details in my divorce case. My case was unusual that there was no settlement or response from my spouse for my divorce petition. Venky offered invaluable advice and ensured both parties got fair portion of assets with very minimal paperwork. Venky was also very sensitive to my requests and always made it a point to listen and offer advice from my viewpoint as well. Thanks Venky for your excellent support.”
“I was referred to Venky by a common friend fourteen months into my divorce case involving custody of a child. I only wish I met Venky as soon as I decided to file for a divorce.
Venky, unlike an attorney, performed a high-level analysis of my case, informed me of its strengths and weaknesses, the possible strategy and its associated costs (both time and money) and the outcomes- most likely, likely and unlikely.
While he has more knowledge of family law and the court system than most practicing attorneys, he worked with my attorney every step of the way and complementing my attorney’s strategy and execution, thereby adding immense value.
Venky strongly advocates mediation instead of litigation as the former is the cost-effective, stress-free, time efficient approach and is not uncertain. No wonder he has 100% success as a mediator given he is meticulous, detail-oriented, logical, and has uncanny knack for visualizing a solution which is a win-win for both the parties at the table and above all, a true passion for conflict resolution.
While the prospect of having to go through a divorce is not pleasant, I strongly recommend meeting Venky even before hiring an attorney.”
“I am confident that Venky has the skills and qualities to be a successful Mediator.”
“Mediation with Venky leads to a settlement agreement that is highly satisfactory to the parties and an outcome that is virtually stress-free. I am delighted to recommend Venky’s work for the most challenging situations.”
“Mediating with Venky was much more than a success; it was cost-effective; stress-free, and time efficient. I highly recommend his services.”
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“The mediator that helped in this case was Venky Vankatraman. He did a great job on directing us to a successful resolution. The mediator was able to spot issues even we did not foresee before mediation.”
“I have known Venky for several years, and I am impressed with his accomplishments as a mediator. He is able to gain the trust of both parties in the mediation, which is an essential attribute for a mediator. He also seems to have an uncanny knack for visualizing a solution that leads to a successful outcome.”
“Mediating with Venky was much more than a success; it was cost-effective; stress-free, and time efficient. I highly recommend his services.”
“Impressive Mediator – he’s a closer! Venky is bright, intuitive, and knowledgeable. He clearly has a passion for conflict resolution.”
“A creative mediator who can find solutions to difficult problems is invaluable. Venky is this mediator. I recommend him for both business disputes and family law cases.”
“I met Venky Venkatraman, the principal of Zenith Mediation Services, at a Dallas Bar Association meeting. I was quite impressed with his knowledge of the law and the court system. Venky is most capable of high-level legal analysis. Based on my conversations with him, I’m confident that he would be a very effective mediator.”
“Our experience has been fabulous do far. We had a situation where one of the party was disabled and the other party was not ready to mediate. Zenith mediation services was able to gather all the facts and do a great job in the pre-mediation stage and we have now dates set for mediation. The experience thus far has been great and looking forward to the same as the mediation completes. Zenith mediation understand both eastern-western values and customs. Hence their background helped us to relate to our position and situation very well to get both the parties to the table.”
“Venky is a very good mediator in Dallas area. He is always approachable person who can explains all the case details in laymen perspective. Also he guides us to get a good lawyer based on case critical. I would recommend him for future mediation purpose if some one really required.”
“Venky Venkatraman, the principal of Zenith Advisory Services, has been representing himself pro se in a trial court case that has some appellate issues. He has contacted me about the appellate issues, and I was quite impressed with his knowledge of the law and the court system. Of the many non-lawyers with whom I’ve discussed legal topics, Venky is the most capable of high-level legal analysis. Venky has recently started law school and has opened a mediation practice. Based on my conversations with him, I’m confident that he is able to use his own experiences as a litigant and his interpersonal skills to be an very effective mediator.”
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“Good Morning Venky! I had the meditation yesterday and it went well. Tesha’s office is working on the final paperwork. She did a fantastic job in guiding me and securing me a very good settlement. Thank you very much for your guidance and helping me navigate through the process.”
“Venky is a good friend of mine and meticulous in his work. Based on my conversations with him over the years, I have been aware he has been representing himself pro se effectively in his own legal matters. With his experience and problem solving skill-sets (coming from his engineering and management background to which he is in the process of adding a law degree), Venky can be an excellent mediator, making the mediation process easy, harmonious and non-adversarial and at the same time being able to achieve a win-win for both sides. I wish him good luck in his career.”
Biography

Venky Venkatraman
Summary
Venky Venkatraman is a skilled patent attorney, arbitrator, litigator, mediator, and consultant with extensive engineering and management experience. Primarily focused on Intellectual Property (IP) law, business (commercial) law, and family law in both transactional and litigation practice. Licensed to practice law in the State of New York and registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO).
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (EDTX)
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY)
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY)
- United States Supreme Court
FAQs
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The American Arbitration Association (AAA®) is a not-for-profit, public service organization committed to the resolution of disputes through the use of arbitration, mediation and other voluntary procedures. As a purely administrative agency, the AAA processes a case from filing to closing, appointing arbitrators, setting hearings, transmitting documents and scheduling conference calls. The goal is to keep cases moving in a fair and impartial process until completion.
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Arbitration is less formal than going to court, and you may represent yourself. However, you should keep in mind that arbitration is a legal proceeding that results in an award that is generally final and binding. Because your legal rights are involved, you may choose to consult with and be represented by an attorney. Whether a business or an individual, all parties to an arbitration proceeding have the same option whether or not to be represented by an attorney. Because of the AAA’s neutral and impartial role in the arbitration process, the AAA and its employees cannot recommend or provide attorneys to parties in arbitration. If you do not have an attorney and wish to be represented by an attorney in arbitration, you may want to contact your local bar association or another legal service organization for a referral.
For general guidance on resources for finding legal representation, you can access the document “Find an Attorney or other Legal Representation” on the AAA’s website at www.adr.org/consumer.
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No. The AAA’s Case Administrator will be your main contact throughout the case. The Case Administrator cannot assist you in the presentation of your case. You should also not rely on the arbitrator to assist you in presenting your case. The Case Administrator will answer your questions about certain procedures relating to the arbitration process and will distribute information to you, but Case Administrators do not provide legal advice or legal assistance.
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AAA arbitrators are independent, impartial decision-makers chosen for their knowledge, case experience, integrity, and dispute resolution skills. All AAA Consumer arbitrators are highly accomplished and respected experts in their fields. AAA arbitrators are trained in a comprehensive program by the AAA to manage the dispute resolution process with fairness and skill, and an eye toward time- and cost-efficiency. Their conduct is guided by the Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes, prepared by a Joint Committee of the American Arbitration Association and the American Bar Association. AAA arbitrators are required to attend periodic arbitrator training programs.
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Before they accept appointment to a case, all arbitrators are responsible for completing a check for any past or present relationships with either party, the parties’ Representatives or attorneys, and any potential witnesses. If the arbitrator has any such relationships, all of the parties will be provided that information. After the parties are given that information, they are given the opportunity to comment on whether that individual should remain as the arbitrator in light of the disclosure. Arbitrators also sign an oath on each case stating that they will abide by the Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes.
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If you have any questions or need legal assistance, we’re here to help. Please don’t hesitate to contact our law office. Please fill out our secure contact form.
We look forward to working with you!