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Vineeta "Vinny" Dharmaraj

Paralegal

Vinny Dharmaraj is a seasoned litigation paralegal with over eight years of experience supporting attorneys in complex, high‑stakes matters. She supports all phases of litigation, with a particular focus on sophisticated probate and trust disputes and advanced tax litigation. She is known for helping develop and refine innovative legal arguments in these challenging areas.

Vinny has significant experience with research and development tax credits, employee retention tax credits, captive insurance arrangements, and trust formation. She also has an exceptional command of federal procedural rules and appellate practice, which she applies across trial, post‑trial, and appellate matters. Her technical proficiency and strategic insight make her a trusted resource on multifaceted legal issues.

Under the guidance of supervising attorneys, Vinny has co‑authored appellate briefs submitted to the Fifth Court of Appeals, the Eighth Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. She has also contributed to numerous post‑trial briefs in the United States Tax Court, including filings involving novel legal theories that blend patent, trademark, and international law.

    Education

    • University of Houston (B.S.)
    • San Jacinto Community College (A.A.)

    Professional Affiliations

    • State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Member
    • Texas Bar College, Paralegal Member
    • National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS), Member
    • National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), Member
    • National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Member

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