Patrick Beisell

Patrick Beisell

Partner

Chicago

T 312.624.6338

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Overview

Throughout his career, Patrick has helped clients across industries address some of their most complicated and sensitive problems. Clients not only trust Patrick’s judgment and ability to see the big picture, but they also turn to Patrick for his partnership and collaboration. Patrick has extensive experience handling every stage of litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as individuals and local businesses. Patrick is a leader who strives for excellence and delivers results for every client, every time.

For over a decade, Patrick has litigated cases across the country, including local, state, and federal court. Patrick has handled arbitrations before JAMS and AAA. He has also argued several appeals before the Seventh Circuit. This breadth of jurisdictional experience reduces ramp-up time for new matters and ensures that Patrick can capably step in to any matter. Likewise, Patrick has advised Fortune 50 and Fortune 100 companies on matters ranging from sensitive internal investigations to “bet the company” trials. While Patrick has focused on recent years on class actions and multi-district litigation, Patrick’s true specialty is client service. Patrick zealously represents and advocates for his clients and he is an excellent communicator who understands clients’ needs, businesses, and interests.

Patrick also maintains an active pro bono practice where he assists prisoners with constitutional claims and parents appealing wrongful indications from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Prior to attending law school, Patrick worked as a 6th grade English teacher in Kansas City, Missouri. He also started a nonprofit educational organization and established a literacy and GED program in the largest county jail in Oregon. Patrick is also an Eagle Scout and has volunteered for a variety of civic organizations in Chicago.

*Matter completed prior to joining Benesch.

What I Do

Appellate Litigation
Consumer Protection & Class Actions
Defamation Litigation
False Claims Act & Government Contracts
Litigation
Pharmaceutical
Product Liability & Mass Tort Litigation

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Experience

Integral part of the multi-jurisdiction defense, including a key jury trial, of Fortune 10 multinational retailer against tort and public nuisance claims asserted in In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, and related opioid litigation.*

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Represented an international medical device company in government investigation and class action lawsuit relating to a product defect and recall matter.*

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Represented a Fortune 50 specialty retailer against product liability class action and tax investigation. Defeated class action and settled remaining matters favorably.*

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Represented a generics pharmaceutical company in product liability lawsuit. Obtained voluntary dismissal of the lawsuit following motion to dismiss briefing.

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Represented a Fortune 50 company in defense of federal and state False Claims Act claims relating to a public works technology contract funded by the Department of Homeland Security. Favorably settled on the eve of trial.*

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Represented a Fortune 100 company information technology company in a government contract dispute involving allegations of breach of contract and fraud. Favorably settled on the eve of trial.*

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Counseled a leading blank apparel manufacturer during CBP investigation and handled adjacent defamation litigation.*

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Represented the former in-house counsel of a global real estate services firm in defamation lawsuit against industry publication.

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Represented a pharmaceutical company in an anti-SLAPP litigation following voluntary dismissal of defamation lawsuit.

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Represented DoorDash in a putative class action alleging violation of New York regulations. Favorably settled the matter prior to discovery.

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Represented a multinational information technology company in breach of contract lawsuit and state attorney general investigation. Obtained complete resolution of all matters and protected client from millions of dollars in lost revenue.*

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Represented a Fortune 100 multinational digital communications technology company in a billion dollar breach of contract arbitration. Obtained a favorable resolution prior to trial.

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Represented prisoner in his appeal before the Seventh Circuit after the district court dismissed the case on summary judgment. Following oral argument, the Seventh Circuit issued a complete reversal and remanded the decision in favor of our client on the ground that he was unable to exhaust his administrative remedies due to failures by the prison staff and administration.

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Represented middle market private equity firm in litigation stemming from a failed merger. Secured favorable settlement and transfer of key assets following successful summary judgment briefing.*

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Represented major U.S. airline in putative class action regarding COVID-19 vaccine policy.*

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Represented Fortune 100 health care company in complex trademark infringement action involving international fraudulent marketing scheme.*

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Represented a major credit bureau in over a dozen FCRA individual-plaintiff cases, including securing a complete victory during summary judgment.*

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Represented Seaway Bancshares, Inc. in fraud and breach of fiduciary duty litigation that involved parallel bankruptcy litigation.*

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Represented a Fortune 40 company in defense of federal and state False Claims Act claims relating to a public works technology contract funded by the Department of Homeland Security.*

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Integral part of the multi-jurisdiction defense, including a key jury trial, of a national retailer against tort and public nuisance and related industry claims asserted in In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804 and related opioid litigation.*

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Credentials

Education

University of Illinois College of Law, 2015, J.D.
  • summa cum laude
  • Articles Editor, Illinois Journal of Law, Technology & Policy
University of Missouri – St. Louis, 2011, Master of Education
Portland State University, 2009, Bachelor of Arts in English

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

More

  • Listed, The Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2026
  • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2025
  • Best Note Award (2014), University of Illinois College of Law
  • Crystal Apple Award (2011) Awarded annually to four teachers in Kansas City for excellence in teaching and community service

Hobbies

Cooking, playing bass, wood carving, and escape rooms

Favorite Vacation

Hawaii

Fun Fact

I hosted multiple radio shows for several years in Oregon.