About Patrick
Patrick D. Cornelius: Thoughtful, Creative Adviser in Corporate and Health Care Law
Patrick D. Cornelius is a thoughtful and creative adviser in corporate and health care law. Whether regarding strategic transactions or general business counseling, Pat makes it a priority to understand his clients’ goals, objectives, and concerns and offer practical advice to help them solve problems, realize and execute on advantageous opportunities, and balance risk and reward.
Practice Areas
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Law
- Health Care Law
Pat has extensive experience leading M&A transactions for acquirers and targets, as well as advising clients on joint venture, capital raising, investments, recapitalizations, and strategic relationship transactions across various industries. He also advises clients in the healthcare space on shared savings and risk-based compensation arrangements, other payor-provider contracting, and hospital-physician alignment strategies.
Education & Credentials
- Universities:
- University of Virginia
- Educations:
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, University of Virginia (2005)
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law (2008)
- Bar Admissions:
- New York State Bar Association (2010)
- Oklahoma Bar Association (2012)
- American Bar Association (2014)
- Awards:
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Columbus, OH (2026), Recognized: Corporate Law, Recognized: Health Care Law, Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Practice Area: Insurance Law
- Firms:
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Affiliations:
- Former Assistant General Counsel for America Online, Inc.
- Languages:
- English
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013
Proudly serving the Columbus, Ohio area and beyond, Patrick D. Cornelius is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of their legal matters with compassion and expertise.
