Profile
Patrick focuses his practice on civil defense, government enforcement, and internal investigations. He represents clients in contract disputes, environmental and products liability class actions, and DOJ False Claims Act investigations.
Prior to joining the firm, Patrick served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, where he handled a wide range of civil and criminal matters, gaining extensive trial experience. His military legal work included advising on government contracts, environmental issues, employment actions, HIPAA/FOIA/Privacy Act compliance, contractual disputes, FTCA/MCA claims, and tort actions. He continues to serve in the Air Force Reserves.
Patrick is also committed to pro bono service, volunteering with the Wills for Heroes Program, the Minnesota Free Legal Answers Program, and representing veterans in VA appeals.
Capabilities
Experience
- United States Air Force, Individual Mobilization Augmentee, 2024-Present
- Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, 60th Air Mobility Win, Travis AFB, CA
- United States Air Force, Active Duty, 2020-2024
- Victim’s Counsel, 2023-2024
- Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott AFB, IL, 2020-2023
- Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Illinois, 2022-2023
- Law Clerk, Madison City Attorney’s Office, 2020
- Prosecution Intern, St. Croix County, 2019
Recognition & Leadership
- Public Service Fellow, Center for Civic Leadership, 2016-2017
- Resident Assistant, Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative, U.S. Department of State, 2015-2017
Credentials
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J.D., cum laude, University of Wisconsin Law School, 2020
- Editor in Chief, Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender, and Society
- B.B.A., magna cum laude, Benedictine University, 2016
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals