Atty. Patrick 'Wade' Kee

Atty. Patrick 'Wade' Kee

About Patrick "Wade" Kee View website Awards Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards Client Champion Awards Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients.

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Profile Summary

About Patrick 'Wade' Kee at a glance

Patrick 'Wade' Kee is an Associate based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Hightower Law Firm. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court Western, Eastern and Middle District of Louisiana (1988). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1988) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lafayette Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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About Patrick "Wade" Kee View website

Awards

Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Patrick "Wade" Kee got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick 'Wade' Kee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick 'Wade' Kee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Patrick 'Wade' Kee is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Louisiana →

Truck Accidents

Patrick 'Wade' Kee is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Patrick 'Wade' Kee is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

Patrick 'Wade' Kee is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Patrick 'Wade' Kee is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick 'Wade' Kee

Where is Patrick 'Wade' Kee's law office located?
Patrick 'Wade' Kee's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Hightower Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick 'Wade' Kee handle?
Patrick 'Wade' Kee focuses on dui/dwi, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Patrick 'Wade' Kee practiced law?
Patrick 'Wade' Kee has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Patrick 'Wade' Kee go to law school?
Patrick 'Wade' Kee earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Patrick 'Wade' Kee for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick 'Wade' Kee directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Patrick 'Wade' Kee received?
Patrick 'Wade' Kee's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1988
B.A.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court Western, Eastern and Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1988

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