May 20,2019:

Name of Legal Stalwart: Surender Garg

Areas of Practice: Bank fraud cases, Family Matters and Testamentary Petition

Court of Practice: Solan District Court, Himachal Pradesh

The interviewer,  Pranav Kumar Kaushal, is a 4th Year, B.A.LL.B. (H) student of Bahra University. He is currently interning with LatestLaws.com.

  1. Sir, tell me about yourself?

Myself Surender Garg, hailing from Solan, Himachal Pradesh. I’m civil as well as criminal lawyer and currently working in Solan District Court only. My father is also a lawyer and I got inspired from him and hence jumped into the profession. Having an experience of around 16 years, I’ve been able to learn many tricks and had tackled many important cases. My father is my idol and I truly admire him for all the blessings he has always endowed on me.

  1. What are your strengths?

The determination towards work and the courage to do face any trials and tribulations which stood up before me is one of my greatest strength. Moreover, my family has always supported me in the times of difficulties and stood beside me when I needed them the support. They are my backbone and my support system.

  1. What inspired you to make your career in the field of law?

I’m an engineering graduate and did my LLB after that. Though, I did engineering yet, my father always believed that I was made for law, as I had that guts, comprehension skills, speaking ability and spirit as that of a lawyer. After my degree of engineering, my family instilled a spirit of confidence in me, to do law and work along with my father in his field. So finally, I decided to jump into the field I was made for and now I’m pursuing my career in law very happily.

  1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?

I see myself handling the most difficult cases of the field, taking cases of my father and being one of the most successful advocates of Solan. I even wish to do something good for the society by helping the poor strata of the society. After 5-10 years, I see myself as a successful advocate handling many cases and earning a much increased reputation in the society.

  1. Tell me how you handle a difficult situation so that the young generation can get tips to hand difficult situations if faced.

Everyone faces trials and tribulations in his or her life. There is nothing as a perfectly smooth life. The problems which we encounter have to be dealt with in very cleverly through patience, intelligence, courage and keeping yourselves self motivated. In the field of law, in the initial years it takes lots of hard work to make a standing for you. It may seem as if your hard work will never pay off and what you are doing is simply a waste of time. But then what stands between the negative and positive thoughts, is our determination, courage and the support of family, which makes us keep going in difficult times.

  1. What motivates you?

Every day I wake up, it’s a new day for me, with several opportunities to learn, to correct mistakes and for a new accomplishment. This feeling of progress within me, keeps me motivated and I cherish the work which I’m doing. Moreover, the support of my family too, keeps me motivated all through the day. The spirit in me that I’ve to work for myself and family makes me feel glad and keep me up all day.

  1. Who’s your mentor?

My father is my mentor. It is through him, I’ve learned the tricks and tips of the law. He has always been my side, telling and guiding me through various cases and keeping me up through his blessings which he has always endowed onto me.

  1. Are you a leader or a follower?

I do not believe in being followed or followed. For me it’s only one thing which matters- learning. I learn from those, from whom I can acquire knowledge to the best of my advantage, and teach those who are smaller than me and whom I can teach.

  1. What was the last law book you’ve read for knowledge?

I’ve a keen interest in reading books and enhancing my knowledge. The last book, which I read was Indian Constitutional Law by MP Jain. The book is about the various facets and progress the constitutional law has made in our country.

  1. Your interests apart from studies?

I’ve a deep interest in reading novels, books and articles. In my free time, I usually put my brain into books and ponder on the issues of that book. I even love to travel and holidaying with my family. Apart from that, I’m a very social person and love to muster up with my family and friends.

  1. The best experience and a success habit you would like to share for our readers that would encourage them.

Hard work is the only key to success. But, along with hard work, what is needed is luck which has to be along your side. Hard work alone cannot make you successful as your destiny plays an important role in your life. Moreover, the parameter for success is very different for everyone. It may be more money for one or more respect for another. The formula for success is that, be determinant towards your goal, whether it’s making more money, more respect, and societal work and give your best to achieve it. During your work, you should just concentrate on it and not wander your thoughts here and there. A person, having firm determination to achieve his goal, does hard work and creates positive aura around him and hence gets his desired results. Respect for your work and perseverance is also important factors which should be kept in mind. Life is not about falling to the ground and giving up, it’s about how you rise to overcome the hurdle and the inspiring way in which you get up from the ground to reach the infinite sky.

  1. What are your present projects?

I am currently handling Bank fraud cases, Family Matters and Testamentary Petition cases.

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