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Patrick has been a trial attorney for nearly 20 years. He specializes in litigation, focusing on commercial litigation and administrative law. Prior to founding his own law firm in 2011, Patrick was a partner in Iowa's largest law firm. Patrick has represented Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals in disputes of every size and complexity. Patrick spends a significant amount of time in the courtroom and has succesfully represented clients in many jury and non-jury trials. He prides himself on his aggressiveness in litigation, commitment to excellence, and unwavering dedication to his clients.
Patrick's commercial litigation practice includes disputes involving shareholders, partners, and other business relationships; trust and estate litigation; disputes involving product sales agreements, financing agreements, insurance and annuity agreements, and agricultural and other commercial contracts; investment disputes; HOA litigation; and other business issues. Patrick's administrative law practice includes representing businesses in governmental disputes and regulatory investigations. Patrick also has significant appellate experience, and appears before the Iowa Court of Appeals, the Iowa Supreme Court, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Patrick graduated from Drake University with a major in corporate finance, and graduated at the top of his law school class, Order of the Coif, and with highest honors from Drake University Law School. Patrick is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Iowa and in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Iowa, 2002
U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa, 2002
U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2003
Polk County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 2002 J.D.
Honors: With Highest Honors, Order of the Coif, Law Review: Drake Law Review, , 2001 - 2002
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, 1995 B.S./ B.A.Major: Finance (Corporate)