About Patrick
Pat is co-director of the Litigation Department. He has over 35 years of experience representing various parties in complicated contract, trust, real estate, and insolvency-related matters in State and Federal court. He is an active member of the firm's Associate Evaluation Committee and chair of its Pro Bono Committee.Over the years Pat has focused his practice on the litigation and resolution of business disputes, including disputes involving fiduciary duties and creditors’ rights. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants, national and international creditors, debtors, creditors’ committees, and trustees in bankruptcy, as well as parties seeking to acquire or dispose of distressed assets. He helps clients solve complex and intractable business issues in all these areas.
Pat is co-director of the Litigation Department. He has over 35 years of experience representing various parties in complicated contract, trust, real estate, and insolvency-related matters in State and Federal court. He is an active member of the firm's Associate Evaluation Committee and chair of its Pro Bono Committee.
Over the years Pat has focused his practice on the litigation and resolution of business disputes, including disputes involving fiduciary duties and creditors’ rights. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants, national and international creditors, debtors, creditors’ committees, and trustees in bankruptcy, as well as parties seeking to acquire or dispose of distressed assets. He helps clients solve complex and intractable business issues in all these areas.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Boston (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Boston (2016)
- Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Boston Magazine Top Lawyers (2021, 2022)
- Best Lawyers’ Boston Litigation/Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year (2016, 2023)
- Best Lawyers in America® (2013-2023)
- Chambers USA, Ranked in Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Massachusetts) (2009-2022)
- The Legal 500 U.S. (2013-2015, 2021, 2022)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2004-2022)
- AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell®