Adv.A Waikar

Legal professional with 5+ years of experience in Litigation, specializing in banking recovery & panel litigation, NI Act (Section 138) proceedings, matrimonial law, and real estate due diligence. Proven track record managing end-to-end recovery litigation for banking panels (SBI, Manappuram Finance), conducting title verification on high-value property transactions, and supporting corporate due diligence and contract review. Adept at coordinating between senior counsel, banking officials, and clients to drive case resolution while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Legal Associate - Dasari Associates - Visakhapatnam

(2024-01)

• Managed matrimonial disputes involving divorce, maintenance, and child custody under Hindu/Muslim personal laws, from filing through final disposal.
• Owned the complete Section 138 (Cheque Bounce) litigation lifecycle — drafting demand notices, filing complaints, and representing clients at trial.
• Managed litigation files and panel legal operations for Manappuram Finance Pvt. Ltd. recovery cases, tracking files across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drafted and filed regular and anticipatory bail applications under CrPC/BNSS, including surety verification.
• Built case strategy through research into recent Supreme Court precedent to inform arguments in contested matters.

Legal Associate (Contract) - Epiq System India Pvt Ltd - Hyderabad

(2024 - 2024-02)

Engaged on a focused short-term contract to deepen commercial contract-review expertise:

• reviewed high-volume commercial contracts to flag regulatory and liability risks.
• Conducted corporate due diligence on commercial transactions, identifying hidden liabilities before deal closure.
• Supported standardization of contract lifecycle documentation and improved review consistency.

Junior Advocate - SurajKumar Naik Firm - Goa

(2020-01 - 2024-12)

• Drafted and standardized legal documents, including sale deeds, lease agreements, affidavits, and notices for individual and corporate clients.
• Led title verification and due diligence on property transactions, ensuring compliance with land laws and registration requirements.
• Prepared legal and recovery reports for senior advocates on State Bank of India (SBI) panel matters, maintaining structured records of banking litigation and recovery cases.
• Facilitated settlement of disputes through negotiation and mediation, avoiding prolonged litigation for clients.
• Simultaneously managed multiple active matters while ensuring timely progress and reporting to senior counsel.

LL.M. - Law - University of Mumbai (2016 - 2016)

LL.B. - Law - Shivaji University, Kolhapur (2010 - 2010)

B.Com - Commerce - Shivaji University, Kolhapur (2007 - 2007)