Abhilash Mathai, Themis Associates is a specialized law firm providing comprehensive cross-border legal services for the Indian diaspora in the United States. Led by Florida Bar Licensed Foreign Legal Consultant Abhilash Thoppil Mathai, the firm stands out for its unique dual expertise in both Indian and U.S. legal systems, enabling seamless remote handling of property, immigration, and family matters without clients needing to travel to India.
The firm combines engineering precision with legal acumen, offering tailored solutions for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and U.S. citizens dealing with Indian legal affairs. Their approach emphasizes secure remote coordination, certified documentation, and end-to-end management of complex cross-border processes, ensuring compliance with both Indian and U.S. legal standards. They specialize in simplifying intricate legal procedures—such as property transfers, OCI applications, and estate planning—through encrypted communication and experienced advocacy.
Services Offered
- OCI Card application and surrender of Indian passport
- Estate planning, wills, trusts, and power of attorney
- Legal translation and notarization for U.S. use
- Property dispute resolution and ancestral property recovery in India
- NRI family legal consulting (marital, custody, elder care matters)
- Custom legal packages for NRIs
- Succession and legal heir certificate procurement
- Power of Attorney for India (digitally notarized and India-compliant)
- Document notarization and apostille for Indian banks, courts, and embassies
- Drafting and reviewing Indian POAs, affidavits, and NRI legal documents
- Coordinating with Indian advocates for real estate, family, and inheritance issues
- NRI tax filings and double taxation avoidance
- Indian asset liquidation support for U.S. citizens or firms
- U.S. naturalization and immigration assistance
The firm serves clients across all 50 U.S. states remotely and maintains professional memberships in the Florida Bar International Law Section, ABA International Law Section, and International Bar Association. Services are available in English and are tailored to individuals, families, and corporations with legal or financial interests in India.
