2005 · 2010 · 2015 · 2020 · 2025
Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers are recognized by The Florida Bar for specialized expertise and extensive civil-trial experience. The distinction requires rigorous peer review, substantial litigation experience, a comprehensive written examination, and recertification every five years. Less than 1% of Florida’s approximately 117,000 lawyers are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law.
Learn what Board Certification requiresCivil Plaintiff · 2025 & 2026
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
This invitation-only professional organization selects trial lawyers through a multi-phase process that includes peer nominations and third-party research, considering leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile.
2026
American Board of Trial Advocates
Membership in ABOTA is by invitation only. Candidates must have meaningful lead-counsel jury-trial experience and demonstrate professionalism and integrity. Nomination by an existing member and approval by both the chapter Executive Committee and membership are required.
2003 · 2004 · 2005
Lawyers of Distinction
Selection considers case results, verdicts and settlements, honors, certifications, client reviews, professional activities, legal experience, community service, education, publications, background, and ethics.
2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026
Boca Raton Observer Top Lawyers
The annual Top Lawyers list is based on a peer-review survey conducted with Professional Research Services. Attorneys receiving the highest number of peer votes across Palm Beach and Broward counties are included.
$8.5 Million Verdict · 2025
Top Verdict Recognition
Attorney & Practice Magazine and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys recognized Patrick for obtaining one of Florida’s highest verdicts of 2025: an $8.5 million motor-vehicle crash verdict.
Daily Business Review · 2025
Top Verdicts in 2025
The Daily Business Review, an ALM publication covering South Florida legal news, recognized Patrick’s $8.5 million trial verdict in a motor-vehicle crash case on July 21, 2025.
Leadership & Volunteer Service · 2013
Ten Outstanding Young Americans
The JCI USA honor recognizes ten Americans ages 18–40 for exceptional achievement and service. Patrick received the award for helping victims and survivors after enduring his own tragedy in a mass shooting.
Community Recognition · 2014
Broward County Crime Commission Building Bridges Award
The Broward County Crime Commission works with law enforcement, community leaders, and residents through education, crime-prevention programs, public-awareness initiatives, and community outreach.
Finalist · 2001 & 2002
United Way Miami Dorothy Shula Award
United Way Miami’s leadership and volunteer awards recognize service that strengthens the Miami-Dade community. Patrick was a finalist for the Dorothy Shula Award for Leadership and Volunteerism in both 2001 and 2002.
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