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Overview

Patrick defends clients in complex commercial litigation matters.

A general litigator with a special focus on insurance defense, Patrick devotes the majority of his practice to defending personal injury cases in California. He has extensive experience handling high liability exposure cases against high profile plaintiff firms while minimizing client risk.

For Patrick, even the most complex litigation can be boiled down to simple problem solving, and he loves to be presented with problems and figure out multiple potential solutions. Patrick is a solutions-focused attorney with extensive arbitration experience, and he’s also tried a case to verdict, securing a defense verdict from a jury in Los Angeles County, typically seen as a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction.

Earlier in his career, Patrick worked in-house for one of the country’s largest insurance companies, an experience that gave him an inside view of clients’ world. He learned how outside counsel can be most helpful to in-house teams, and he saw firsthand how important it is to get cases resolved—and off of the client’s plate.

Known as an excellent communicator, Patrick has a reputation for staying on top of client matters, reaching quick resolutions whenever possible.

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Education

  • J.D., Capital University Law School
  • B.A., Loyola University Chicago

Admissions

  • California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California


*Contact Patrick to set up an in-person consultation by appointment in the Los Angeles office.
Experience
  • Served as primary defense attorney in 35-40 matters at a time, primarily focused on insurance defense litigation in personal injury for corporate defendants.
  • Developed strategy for high exposure cases and experience with minimizing client exposure/risk.
  • Negotiated resolutions with high-profile plaintiff law firms.
  • As in-house counsel for Liberty Mutual, served as principal attorney in insurance defense litigation in personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, and under-insured and un-insured motor vehicle accident first party matters.
  • Served as second chair in 10-day jury trial in Los Angeles County.
Outside the Office

Patrick is at his happiest outdoors, especially when he’s golfing. He also enjoys training for and participating in half marathons, as well as attending football and baseball games.

In-House Counsel Experience
  • Field Counsel, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 2021-2023