Advanced Attorney-Mediator Training, Association of Attorney-Mediators (2015, 2016, 2017)

Certified Mediator, Administrative Office of the Courts (1992 - Present)

Successfully defended a pulmonologist at trial from allegations of delayed cancer diagnosis.

Successfully defended individual on Kentucky AED and Good Samaritan statutes.

Successfully defended orthopedic trauma surgeon following death of patient from an infected wound.

Successfully defended interventional radiologist at trial following the death of his patient from a pericardial effusion after a soft tissue biopsy.

Successfully defended an internist at trial from an allegation of failure to warn about the effects of a prolonged erection.

Successfully defended an internist at trial following the death of his patient following an alleged failure to treat a peritonsillar abscess.

Successfully defended a general surgeon following the death of his patient from intra-abdominal sepsis.

American College of Trial Lawyers: Fellow; Kentucky State Chair (2017-2019)

Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow

Henry T. Duncan Award, Fayette County Bar Association

Best Lawyers in America® Medical Malpractice Defense Lexington Lawyer of the Year (2015, 2021)

Best Lawyers in America® - Mediation

Best Lawyers in America® Personal Injury Litigation Defense Lexington Lawyer of the Year (2016)

AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Rated “2013 Top Rated Lawyers in Healthcare Law” by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell®

Kentucky Super Lawyers®: Medical Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury Defense, Alternative Dispute Resolution

National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

Kentucky Defense Counsel Diplomat Award (2016)

Defense Research Institute, Inc.: Kentucky Representative (2011-2014); Southern Regional Director (2015-2018)

Kentucky Defense Counsel: President (2009-2010); Past President (2010-2011); Board of Directors

Fayette County Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

American Bar Association: Litigation and Torts & Insurance Practice Sections

Kentucky Justice Association

American Health Lawyers Association

Kentucky Access to Justice Commission (2010-2014)

Association of Attorney-Mediators

Central Kentucky American Inn of Court

“Does Saying “I’m Sorry” Help or Hurt You?” M.D. Update (June 2019)

DRI Is Here for You, Your Firm, and Your SLDO - It Is All About Relationships, DRI For the Defense (May 2018)

Authored the Mediation Chapter for the Kentucky Civil Practice Before Trial, 4th Edition

HELP ME HELP YOU: 15 Ways to Play an Active Role in Your Legal Defense, M.D. Update (May 2015)

Mediation for Resolving Disputes in the Healthcare Setting, M.D. Update (February 2014)

Defense Perspective on the Civil Trial through the Lens of a 40-plus Defense Lawyer, Kentucky Justice Association Litigation Skills CLE (2016)

University of Kentucky, J.D.

Xavier University, B.S.

Loyola University, Rome, Italy

The Fayette County Bar Association honored Pat with the 2020 Henry T. Duncan Award, created in 1960 to honor a member of the association who had made an outstanding contribution to the community. The award is presented to an attorney whose integrity, leadership, and professional conduct serves to exemplify the high ethical and professional standards that benefit the community. Pat consistently gives back, including mentoring young lawyers and leading the revitalization of the Central Kentucky American Inn of Court, and through the Kentucky Access to Justice Commission. He is well-respected by both plaintiff and civil defense attorneys all across the state, who regularly engage him to serve as a mediator.