Attorney Profile

My goal in every case is to resolve it as quickly as possible for the client without sacrificing the client’s desired outcome. 

Patrick approaches every case in a straightforward manner in order to achieve the most efficient results for his clients. He recognizes that every client has unique circumstances and handles each case differently, but always with the client’s goals in mind. He settles cases in a traditional or collaborative fashion when appropriate and, when not, he is always prepared to take the case to trial.

His work includes every aspect of representation necessary in family law matters such as contested court proceedings, complex financial negotiation and complicated custody disputes. Patrick has represented other lawyers, physicians, corporate executives, small business owners, stay-at-home mothers and other professionals in their divorce.

Patrick currently serves on the Executive Board of the Young Lawyers Section of Chicago Bar Association where he is Co-Editor of YLS Section of the Chicago Bar Association’s monthly magazine the CBA Record. Prior to this position he was Co-Chair of the YLS Family Law Section of the Chicago Bar Association. In 2009, he received a certificate in mediation after completing 40 hours of training for same. He also was admitted as a fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois in 2009.

Lectures/Classes

“Finding and Proving Dissipation in Divorce,”Chicago Bar Association, January 5, 2010

“Marriage Law 101” Discovery Center, Chicago, class taught quarterly

Authorships 

• “Collaborative Law Viewed As Alternative” CBA Record, November 2009
• “Managing your Practice from A-Z” CBA Record, November 2008
• “The Move Towards Electronic Filing” CBA Record, April 2009
• “CBA President Profile of Anita Alvarez” CBA Record, June 2009

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