Overview
Patrick has been involved in all areas of litigation, focusing on general business litigation matters including real estate and professional liability defense, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-compete agreements, and cannabis regulatory issues.
He counsels clients on all stages of litigation including, researching and analyzing complex legal issues, navigating discovery, and drafting dispositive motions.
Representative Experience
- Drafted cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispensary change of ownership applications and certificate of operations license applications that were submitted to the Ohio Department of Commerce and the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
- Drafted Rule 12(B)(6) motion to dismiss on behalf of defendant real estate licensee and real estate brokerage leading to the dismissal of the complaint with prejudice.
- Argued before the Court of Common Pleas in Hamilton County in an administrative appeal of denial of cannabis dispensary license.
Education & Admissions
Education
- The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2021
- CALI Award in Depositions (2020)
- Staff Editor and Source Editor, Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution (2019 – 2021)
- Cleveland State University, B.A., 2017
Bar and Court Admissions
- State of Ohio
Involvement
Professional Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member (2021 – Present)
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member (2021 – Present)
Community Involvement
- The Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Ohio, Emerging Leader
- Volunteerism Co-chair (2024–2025)
Awards & Honors
- Named to Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2025)
Media Coverage
- Featured in “People on the Move”, Crain’s Cleveland Business (November 2021)
Representative Experience
- Drafted cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispensary change of ownership applications and certificate of operations license applications that were submitted to the Ohio Department of Commerce and the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
- Drafted Rule 12(B)(6) motion to dismiss on behalf of defendant real estate licensee and real estate brokerage leading to the dismissal of the complaint with prejudice.
- Argued before the Court of Common Pleas in Hamilton County in an administrative appeal of denial of cannabis dispensary license.
Education & Admissions
Education
- The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2021
- CALI Award in Depositions (2020)
- Staff Editor and Source Editor, Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution (2019 – 2021)
- Cleveland State University, B.A., 2017
Bar and Court Admissions
- State of Ohio
Involvement
Professional Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member (2021 – Present)
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member (2021 – Present)
Community Involvement
- The Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Ohio, Emerging Leader
- Volunteerism Co-chair (2024–2025)
Awards & Honors
- Named to Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2025)
Media Coverage
- Featured in “People on the Move”, Crain’s Cleveland Business (November 2021)
