With nearly a decade of experience, Patrick understands the pivotal role a skilled paralegal plays in an attorney’s practice. He believes that a strong attorney-paralegal partnership drives greater client efficiency, faster issue resolution, and more impactful outcomes.
Patrick brings a wealth of experience from both private practice and public defense, having most recently worked with the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. His background includes drafting pleadings, managing records requests, preparing trial exhibits, and supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.
At Ruder Ware, Patrick supports the Employment & Benefits and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Groups by:
- Assisting attorneys with discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, worker misclassification, and non-compete matters
- Supporting FMLA, ADA, and employment law compliance
- Preparing initial drafts of pleadings and summarizing deposition transcripts
- Conducting legal research and preparing trial exhibits
- Providing paralegal assistance during trials in state and federal court
- Assisting with independent investigations and appellate proceedings
Outside of work, Patrick proudly claims the title of “best fisherman he knows,” favoring shoreline casting. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their daughter—whether exploring playgrounds, taking walks, or diving into a stack of books.
With nearly a decade of experience, Patrick understands the pivotal role a skilled paralegal plays in an attorney’s practice. He believes that a strong attorney-paralegal partnership drives greater client efficiency, faster issue resolution, and more impactful outcomes.
Patrick brings a wealth of experience from both private practice and public defense, having most recently worked with the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. His background includes drafting pleadings, managing records requests, preparing trial exhibits, and supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.
At Ruder Ware, Patrick supports the Employment & Benefits and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Groups by:
- Assisting attorneys with discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, worker misclassification, and non-compete matters
- Supporting FMLA, ADA, and employment law compliance
- Preparing initial drafts of pleadings and summarizing deposition transcripts
- Conducting legal research and preparing trial exhibits
- Providing paralegal assistance during trials in state and federal court
- Assisting with independent investigations and appellate proceedings
Outside of work, Patrick proudly claims the title of “best fisherman he knows,” favoring shoreline casting. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their daughter—whether exploring playgrounds, taking walks, or diving into a stack of books.
