Tejal D. Desai

Tejal Desai joined Hook Law in 2022 as the firm’s COO and transitioned to the role of CEO in 2025. He is dedicated to serving clients, strengthening the business, and shaping the future of Hook Law. With a passion for delivering best-in-class professional services, Tejal evaluates growth opportunities through strategic hires and acquisitions, fostering an environment where all members of the firm can succeed and thrive. With a proven track record of driving growth and managing complex operations, Tejal brings a wealth of experience to the role. 

Over the span of his career, Tejal has led the growth of an operating company from less than 500 employees in one state to over 2,000 employees in multiple states. He has been instrumental in the acquisition, development, or disposition of close to $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions. Tejal has acted as in-house counsel managing internal clients and external counsel in various matters, including commercial litigation, complex real estate closings, employee relations, business structuring, investor relations, and commercial loan workouts. With vast experience in capital markets and capital improvements, Tejal has raised and deployed over $90 million in capital from high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors into real estate investments across the country from 2016 to 2019. Tejal’s comprehensive background in business growth, real estate, legal affairs, and capital markets uniquely positions him to provide valuable insights and strategies to clients.

Tejal grew up in Virginia Beach and currently resides in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Tejal enjoys spending quality time with family, traveling, exploring organizational development, reading, engaging in sports, and staying active with a good workout.