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.
Representative Experience
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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 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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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 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 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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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 pharmaceutical company in an anti-SLAPP litigation following voluntary dismissal of defamation lawsuit.
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Counseled a leading blank apparel manufacturer during CBP investigation and handled adjacent defamation litigation.*
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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.*
