Patrick concentrates on finding practical solutions for his clients in a variety of industries. He is experienced in corporate transactions, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues, and labor and employment matters.

Patrick is skilled in numerous types of commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. Having litigated contract and real estate matters, he brings a valuable perspective to business deals. Patrick has closed many real estate transactions and advised buyers, sellers, and owners on commercial development, land use, and financing issues extensively. He helps clients comply with privacy regulations, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and manage intellectual property concerns, such as trademark registration and maintenance. In addition, Patrick advises clients on employment matters that arise in connection with their businesses and represents them in regulatory investigations.

Prior to beginning his law practice, Patrick worked in federal regulatory, international, and scientific affairs for an international trade group. A native of Bedford, Va., Patrick is a former director and President of the Board of Directors of Arc of Central Virginia and serves on the Academy Center of the Arts’ MIX Committee. Patrick is very involved with the Virginia Bar Association and was named a “Millennial on the Move” by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2017.

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