A founding member and managing partner of the firm, Pat has devoted his practice to specific areas of civil litigation for over 25 years. His practice includes bank and corporate transactional matters, UCC and regulatory litigation, as well as all aspects of commercial, contract and real estate litigation.  Pat has represented individuals and companies in real estate contract disputes, landlord/tenant and eviction matters, construction litigation, collections, mechanic's liens and mortgage foreclosure cases. One of the firm’s largest clients is a prominent Chicago area banking institution that Pat has represented in a wide range of civil litigation matters for virtually his entire professional career.  Pat also has extensive litigation experience in contested probate estate cases and will contests and has handled a wide range of family business disputes.

In handling our longest standing banking, corporate and business clients, Pat's experience and expertise has helped our clients recover losses they have sustained and protected them from suffering losses in matters they faced. Pat has been, and continues to be, a formidable ally for any business or individual facing the threat of legal action, or one needing a seasoned legal advocate to protect their rights and interests.

Education
J.D., Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (1981)
B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Illinois - Champaign (1978)

Admissions
Illinois
Wisconsin
Supreme Court of the United States
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois
   - General and Trial Bar
United States Court of Military Appeals

Affiliations
DuPage County Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association