Advocate Tara Hegde

Advocate Tara Hegde is a distinguished legal practitioner who has built a reputation over more than three decades of delivering client‑focused, result‑oriented legal services. Enrolling with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa in 1992, she began her career at a time of significant legal and economic transformation in India, and has since continuously evolved her practice to meet the changing needs of her clientele. Known for her unwavering professionalism and ethical standards, Advocate Hegde approaches every matter—whether advisory or contentious—with meticulous attention to detail and a strategic mindset. Her ability to synthesize complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice has made her a trusted advisor to individuals, families, and businesses alike.

Throughout her career, Advocate Hegde has specialized in civil and family law, with particular emphasis on child custody and matrimonial matters. She has represented clients in high‑stakes custody disputes, guiding them through sensitive negotiations and court proceedings with empathy and firm advocacy. In matrimonial matters—ranging from divorce petitions and maintenance proceedings to property settlements—she combines legal acumen with an understanding of the emotional dimensions involved, ensuring that her clients’ rights and well‑being are safeguarded every step of the way. In the civil arena, she has advised on contractual disputes, property litigation, and breach of agreement cases, drafting and vetting agreements to preemptively resolve ambiguities and protect her clients against future conflicts. Her dual strength in litigation and document drafting allows her to offer end‑to‑end solutions, from pre‑litigation counseling to courtroom representation and post‑judgment enforcement.

Advocate Hegde regularly appears before the Bombay High Court, where she handles writ petitions, civil appeals, and service matters, leveraging her extensive experience to secure favorable outcomes for her clients. In the City Civil Court of Mumbai, she represents parties in tenant‑landlord disputes, contract suits, and injunction applications, while in the District and Sessions Court she takes up both civil and criminal matters, offering a versatile litigation practice. Her work in the Family Courts of Mumbai encompasses every aspect of domestic relations law, including guardianship, residence orders, and enforcement of maintenance decrees. By maintaining a broad yet specialized courtroom presence, she ensures that clients receive cohesive and consistent representation across various forums. Advocate Tara Hegde’s enduring commitment to excellence, coupled with her deep understanding of substantive and procedural law, makes her an invaluable legal partner for those navigating civil and family law challenges.