As the director of our litigation department, I handle our most contentious litigated cases and assist other members of our team with litigation in the cases assigned to them. I also handle cases involving complex trusts and estates, and cases with complicated legal issues.
Practice Areas
- Probate Litigation
- Probate Administration
- Appeals
Achievements
- Secured millions of dollars for clients, with a $1.4 million judgment after trial being the one I am proudest of to date
- Successfully argued before the Court of Appeals
- Numerous successful written appeals before the Court of Appeals
- Published author both of legal/academic writings and of fiction
Who I Am
Outside of work, I most enjoy spending time with my son, my step-son, my wife, and our dog and cat. I am a member of the Animal Law Section and a member of the LGBTQA Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, as I believe that how we treat the most vulnerable among us defines our character. Having a two year-old and a puppy (as of late 2021) leaves very little time outside of work and family, but I still manage to make time for small gatherings with friends.
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law - J.D.
President of Student Bar Association
Member of Law Review Published in the Law Review - University of Michigan – Ann Arbor - B.A. in Asian Studies
- Yonsei University – Seoul, South Korea
As part of degree program
Bar Associations
- State Bar of Michigan
Member Since: 2006
Our Client Reviews
Patrick & Associates, PLLC
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