Atty. Douglas H. Patton
Douglas Patton represents plaintiffs in high-stakes federal and state court antitrust cases and complex commercial litigation. He brings over 35 years of experience and skill to the table.
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Douglas H. Patton is an attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter PA. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1991), New York (1994), Utah (1998), and Massachusetts (2006). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1988) and Utah State University (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Patton represents plaintiffs in high-stakes federal and state court antitrust cases and complex commercial litigation
- He brings over 35 years of experience and skill to the table
- With a firm understanding of his client’s goals and capitalizing on the predictability of his adversaries, Doug strategically advances his client’s cause resolutely
- Most of Doug’s cases involve federal multidistrict litigation in venues throughout the country
- Doug has represented aggrieved parties in both domestic price-fixing and international cartel actions
- He has prevailed at trial in cases resolved in as little as a week and more complex trials that have lasted several weeks and even months
- Highly regarded for his litigation skill, he has been ranked AV Preeminent 5.0/5.0 by his peers in Martindale-Hubbell® for more than two decades, listed in Best Lawyers in America, Antitrust Law, since 2013, and recognized by Chambers USA
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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