Biography

Pat brings a unique perspective to understanding and addressing his clients’ needs and concerns. Prior to joining Clausen Miller P.C., Pat spent over fifteen years in senior level positions in corporate legal departments. He served as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Coachmen Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of recreational vehicles and modular buildings, where he was responsible for litigation, employment and corporate matters. Pat also served as Associate Counsel-Litigation and Deputy General Counsel at Oshkosh Corporation, a manufacturer of military trucks, fire and emergency vehicles, commercial trucks and access equipment. In those roles, he managed domestic and international litigation including product liability, employment, commercial and antitrust matters, advised on employment matters and negotiated a wide variety of commercial agreements including purchase and supply, dealer distribution and asset purchase agreements. He also provided counsel on regulatory matters related to product safety and product recalls and oversaw numerous government investigations. Pat has also served as Corporate Counsel for an industrial products manufacturer, advising on acquisition related matters.

Pat is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried cases in state and federal courts and before the Illinois Court of Claims and the Illinois Civil Service Commission. His litigation practice deals mainly with product liability, premises liability, commercial, employment, construction, insurance coverage and trucking litigation.

Pat started his career as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General, representing the State of Illinois and its agencies in a wide variety of litigation matters in state and federal courts and before administrative tribunals.

Pat received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and his Juris Doctor degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.

• Chicago

  Illinois 60603

  10 South LaSalle Street

  Chicago, Illinois 60603

  T: 312.855.1010 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick

• New York

  New York 10005

  28 Liberty Street 39th Floor

  New York, New York 10005

  T: 212.805.3900 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

• Mission Viejo

  California 92691

  27285 Las Ramblas

  Suite 200

  Mission Viejo, California 92691

  T: 949.260.3100 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

• Florham Park

  New Jersey 07932

  100 Campus Drive

  Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

  T: 973.410.4130 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 973.410.4169 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

• Michigan City

  Indiana 46360

  200 Commerce Square

  Michigan City, Indiana 46360

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• Appleton

  Wisconsin 54914

  4650 W. Spencer Street

  Appleton, Wisconsin 54914

  T: 920.560.4658 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 920.968.4650 Office Managing Partner: Patrick L. Breen

• Stamford

  Connecticut 06902

  68 Southfield Avenue

  2 Stamford Landing Suite 100

  Stamford, Connecticut 06902

  T: 203.921.0303 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

• Tampa

  Florida 33609

  4830 West Kennedy Boulevard, One Urban Center

  Suite 600

  Tampa, Florida 33609

  T: 813.509.2578 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick

• San Francisco

  California 94111

  100 Pine Street

  Suite 1250

  San Francisco, California 94111

  T: 415.745.3598 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman