In a recent decision in favor of one of Patterson Law Firm’s clients, the Illinois Appellate Court for the Third District reminded trial courts—and litigants—that a court must address all claims in a petition before dismissal. This ruling is particularly relevant for Illinois foreclosure law and understanding legal procedures in
A Landmark Victory Against Legal Malpractice and Conflicts of Interest Patterson Law Firm, LLC proudly announces the unanimous affirmation of a $32.2 million jury verdict in a legal malpractice action. This significant ruling, led by Kristi Browne of Patterson Law Firm as lead trial counsel, was rendered against Dentons US,
The Boy Scouts could exclude atheists. The Chicago Tribune (June 19, 1991), Wall Street Journal (March 16, 1992) and Chicago Sun-Times (March 14, 1992) all covered this case. Patterson was quoted in the firm’s newsletter: “We represented God and won.”
The Patterson Law Firm defeated an appeal by Dentons US of a $32.2 million legal malpractice jury verdict the firm obtained for a small technology company, Revolaze, LLC, in Cleveland, Ohio. The jury verdict was the largest legal malpractice verdict an Ohio court has ever awarded. Dentons US is part
Patterson Law Firm was able to reverse the improper dismissal of a legal malpractice case, allowing the case to proceed where a circuit court judge dismissed the matter notwithstanding issues of fact.
Patterson Law Firm was retained to handle the appeal of summary judgment entered against their new client in a matter involving severance payments to a bank executive. The case involved contract, federal banking statute, and employment law principles. Patterson Law Firm was able to secure reversal of the summary judgment
Tom Patterson and Michael Haeberle defeated an opponent’s appeal after Patterson Law Firm handled the trial of the matter. Patterson Law Firm was able to achieve an appellate win by arguing the opponent’s forfeiture of its right to appeal by its failure to file a post-trial motion following a jury
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Mr. Harmon’s claims of breach of contract, tortious interference, abuse of process, and malicious prosecution against NBA player Mr. Gordon.
D & O insurance policy’s exclusion that bars coverage for claims brought by a bankruptcy trustee is unenforceable under the plain language of 11 U.S.C. 541(c) and policy’s “insured v. insured” exclusion does not bar coverage because the trustee is agent of the court.
Obligation of ‘good faith’ is not too vague to enforce
Modification of fee agreements to attorney’s advantage is presumptively fraudulent. The case was featured in the Chicago Tribune’s ‘On the Law’ column May 7, 1985.
One of the leading cases on the intra state forum non conveniens doctrine (permits cases to be transferred between counties).
Patterson argued twice in the Illinois Supreme Court—is the definitive case on the pleading requirements for deciding who is responsible for the actions of an employee loaned by one company to another (loaned servant doctrine).
One of the leading cases in the nation on a private association’s right to enforce its own rules
In a case briefed and argued by Patterson, Justice Jiganti stated: “Both counsel on appeal were especially good lawyers.”
Doctrines of interference with contractual relations and duress.
One of the leading cases on the obligation of good faith in commercial dealings.