About PLD & Associates

Counsel. Advocacy. Solutions.

Proudly serving clients in Panjim and across Goa since 2005.

Your Advocates in Panjim and Beyond

Why Choose PLD & Associates?

At PLD & Associates, we don’t just practice law — we build lasting partnerships with our clients, rooted in trust, local expertise, and results.

Excellent

4.5/5

4.5 out of 5

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Expertise

Deep knowledge of Goa’s legal system, including the unique Goa Civil Code.

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Trust

18+ years of proven results and long-term client relationships.

03

Focus

Personalized strategies tailored to your legal goals.

“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”

Benjamin Franklin

Experience That Matters

Our Mission

To provide strategic, client-focused legal counsel rooted in trust, transparency, and results — serving individuals and businesses across Goa with unwavering dedication.

Our Vision

To be Goa’s most trusted law firm — known for delivering smart legal solutions, ethical advocacy, and meaningful impact in every case we handle.

Our Experienced Lawyer

Senior Partner

Senior Partner

Adv. Pooja D. Phadte

B.Sc. LL.B.

Adv. Pooja Phadte has extensive experience in court matters, legal advisory, and government-related cases. She has worked with multiple Government Departments of Goa, handling court cases, appeals, revisions, and providing legal opinions on complex legal matters.

Her expertise includes:

  • Examination of notices, appeals, and affidavits before Civil and High Courts, Consumer Forums, and District Magistrates.

  • Providing legal advice to Government officers, drafting reports, and defending Government interests in litigation.

  • Serving as a Chief Nodal Officer for updating State Acts and ensuring systematic improvements in the India Code Portal (ICP) and other legal frameworks.

  • Acting as a First Appellate Authority under RTI Act, 2005 and attending various Government committees.

  • Member of the Medical Negligence Committee, where she analyzed and examined evidence in sensitive medical cases.

Adv. Phadte is recognized for her research-oriented approach, detailed legal drafting, and dedication to improving public legal systems. She brings strong expertise in litigation, government compliance, and advisory services, making her a valuable part of PLD & Associates.

Partner

Partner

Adv. Lourdes L. Alvares

B.A. LL.B.

Adv. Lourdes Alvares is a legal professional with extensive experience in litigation, corporate advisory, and legal drafting. She has represented clients before various courts and tribunals. She has also spent over three years with a reputed law firm in Mumbai, where she was actively involved in handling a diverse range of High Court matters, including civil, commercial, and corporate disputes.

She specializes in Commercial and Corporate Laws, with proven expertise in GST matters, NCLT proceedings, company law disputes, and other corporate law issues. Her strong grounding in both procedural and substantive law enables her to provide comprehensive and business-focused advice. In addition to her litigation practice, she is highly proficient in drafting and executing conveyance deeds, property-related agreements, and a wide spectrum of legal instruments.

Recognized for her legal acumen, professionalism, and client-oriented approach, Adv. Lourdes Alvares combines technical precision with practical insight to deliver high-quality legal services. Her commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving legal frameworks, and dedication to achieving client objectives make her not only a dependable advocate in the courtroom but also a trusted advisor in corporate and commercial matters. She is undoubtedly a valuable asset to our company.

Partner

Partner

Adv. Deepti S. Kambli

B.A. LL.B., LL.M.

Adv. Deepti S. Kambli specializes in Property Law, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) compliance, and Legal Documentation, with a strong focus on practical and result-oriented legal solutions. She has worked extensively on matters relating to land, real estate development, and regulatory compliances under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, particularly in Goa.

Apart from property and environmental law, she is actively engaged in drafting legal instruments, registrations, society and NGO formations, and client-centric legal advisory. With a keen interest in legal research and writing, she has also contributed to dissertation work and regulatory analysis in CRZ matters.

Known for her meticulous drafting, client-friendly approach, and practical solutions, she ensures that complex legal issues are explained in a clear and actionable manner. She balances her litigation, advisory, and documentation practice with equal proficiency. She also has an overall vast experience in various Government Departments, Public and Private Organizations, Local Bodies of Government, Lower Courts, District Courts, and High Court.

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