Why Choose Patrick?
A Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 2005.
Patrick earned Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Law in 2005 and was recertified in 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2025. His career goes far beyond the minimum qualifications required for certification.
Patrick’s Experience
Substantial involvement from intake through verdict.
- Nearly 30 years actively participating in civil trial law, including personal injury, nursing-home negligence, sexual-abuse cases, dog-bite injuries, automobile accidents, and other civil matters.
- More than 1,000 cases handled in litigation and approximately 175 civil jury trials as first-chair trial counsel.
- Personal involvement in intake, investigation, evaluation, pleadings, discovery, depositions, settlement strategy, and jury trial.
- Peer review by judges and civil trial lawyers, including attorneys who opposed him at trial.
- Successful completion of the civil trial board-certification examination and every required recertification cycle.
Florida Bar Standards
Certification requires more than years in practice.
To be considered a specialist in civil trial law, an applicant must satisfy demanding standards established by The Florida Bar.
At least five years in practice, with at least half of that time actively participating in civil trial law.
Experience handling substantial contested civil cases, including jury trials and matters conducted as lead counsel.
Demonstrated involvement in investigation, pleadings, discovery, testimony, evidence, and argument.
Confidential review of competence, character, ethics, and professionalism by judges and opposing trial lawyers.
At least 50 hours of approved continuing legal education in civil trial law, plus continuing requirements.
Passing a uniform examination demonstrating the knowledge, proficiency, and experience expected of a specialist.
What It Means for Clients
Your lawyer is prepared to take the case all the way.
Insurance companies understand the difference between an attorney who settles cases and a lawyer with verified courtroom experience. Patrick prepares every matter as though a jury will ultimately decide it—and remains personally involved throughout the process.