Arun Tevatiya

My office is right in the Civil Court Compound in Raj Nagar, at number 591. It’s a busy place to be, with people always rushing around and the sound of typewriters and voices everywhere. I’ve been working out of this spot for a long time, and I’ve seen all sorts of cases and people come through these doors. It’s not a polished law firm like you see in movies. My desk is usually buried under a mountain of legal documents, briefs, and old files. There’s a ceiling fan that clicks a bit too much, and the walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint. But this is where the real work happens. Most of my day is spent reading through papers or talking to people who are stressed out about their legal issues. I don't use a lot of fancy words or try to impress anyone. I just try to explain things as they are and figure out the best way forward. Being in the court compound means I’m always in the middle of the action. You get used to the chaos after a while. I don't have a secretary to filter my calls; I usually just pick up the phone myself. People come to me because they know I’m here every day and I know how the system works around here. It’s a lot of waiting and a lot of writing, but that’s just the nature of the job in Raj Nagar.