Patterson Law Firm is a nationally recognized boutique litigation firm specializing in high-stakes business disputes and emergency commercial litigation. Known as “The Business Lawyers To Call In A Crisis®,” the firm stands out for its deep expertise in complex commercial matters, including shareholder disputes, legal malpractice, and cryptocurrency litigation, supported by a team whose top six lawyers bring over 212 years of combined experience.
The firm adopts a strategic, results-driven approach tailored to businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs facing urgent legal challenges. Their attorneys admitted in multiple jurisdictions—including D.C., Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming—handle cases involving financial malpractice, intellectual property disputes, and regulatory defense, often stepping in after other firms have failed to achieve client objectives.
Services Offered
- Banking, Loan Agreements and Guaranty Contracts
- Breach of Contract
- Business Torts
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Real Estate Litigation
- Condominium Disputes
- Construction Disputes
- Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Litigation and Arbitration
- Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice
- Employment, Commission and Brokerage Claims
- ERISA Cases
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Defense
- Insurance Coverage and Contractual Indemnity
- Intellectual Property/Technology
- Legal Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Sales of Goods
- Shareholder, Partnership, and LLC-member Disputes (Business Divorces)
- Shareholder Agreements
- Trademark Infringement
- Trading and Financial Malpractice
- Unfair Competition
The firm is highly regarded for its published work, including the American Bar Association’s second edition of “TROs and Preliminary Injunctions: Handling the Business Emergency,” and has achieved notable verdicts such as a $32.3 million legal malpractice win. They serve clients primarily in Chicago, Milwaukee, and across the states where they are licensed to practice.
