Atty. H. Patrick Weir, Jr.

Atty. H. Patrick Weir, Jr.

Pat Weir is a senior partner and leads the Vogel Law Firm’s wrongful death and personal injury practice groups. For more than 32 years, Pat has represented only those individuals and families who have suffered serious or fatal injuries because of another’s conduct.

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About H. Patrick Weir, Jr. at a glance

H. Patrick Weir, Jr. is a Shareholder based in Fargo, North Dakota, practicing at Vogel Law Firm. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1990), U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit (1997). Educated at University of Denver, College of Law (J.D., 1998) and College of St. Scholastica (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fargo, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Pat Weir is a senior partner and leads the Vogel Law Firm’s wrongful death and personal injury practice groups
  • For more than 32 years, Pat has represented only those individuals and families who have suffered serious or fatal injuries because of another’s conduct
  • During his career, Pat has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and out-of-court settlements for his clients’ personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability claims. * While Pat’s practices primarily in North Dakota and Minnesota, he has also represented clients throughout the Unites States including South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Illinois, Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina
  • Pat received his undergraduate degree in 1985 from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, and is a 1989 graduate of the University of Denver, College of Law and is a past adjunct professor of litigation at Minnesota State University – Moorhead, Minnesota
  • He and his wife have four grown children and he enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren, playing hockey, downhill skiing, reading, and golfing
  • PRACTICE AREAS // Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Civil Litigation ADMITTED TO PRACTICE // North Dakota
  • United States District Court, District of North Dakota
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit MEMBERSHIPS // Cass County Bar Association
  • State Bar Association of North Dakota
  • American Association for Justice
  • Minnesota Association for Justice
  • North Dakota Association for Justice PUBLICATIONS // Tort Law Desk Reference, A Fifty-State Compendium (North Dakota) HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS // Over the years, as an attorney who represents individuals and families who have been injured or lost a loved one as the result of another's conduct, Pat has been privileged to receive national recognition from his peers
  • Listed below is a partial list of some of those Honors: Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2011-2022) Named as a “Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury” by The Best Lawyers in America (2014, 2015, 2021) Listed in Great Plains Super Lawyers (Plaintiff's Personal Injury) (2012-2022) Named a Litigation Star – Benchmark Litigation (2010-2022) Listed as a Star Litigator, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Chambers USA (2012-2022) Listed in Minnesota’s Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Litigation, Minnesota Monthly Business Magazine Listed in the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” (2015-2022) Listed in the National Trial Lawyers “Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers” (2022-2023) Listed in the National Trial Lawyers “Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers” (2022-2023) * Past results are reported to provide the reader with an indication of the type of litigation and results secured in the past and does not and should not be construed to create an expectation of result in any other case, as all cases are dependent upon their own unique fact situation and applicable law

Practice Areas Explained

H. Patrick Weir, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases H. Patrick Weir, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

H. Patrick Weir, Jr. is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Dakota →

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.

H. Patrick Weir, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Dakota →

Product Liability

H. Patrick Weir, Jr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in North Dakota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

Practicing law in North Dakota. Legal matters in North Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fargo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Dakota 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 North Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about H. Patrick Weir, Jr.

Where is H. Patrick Weir, Jr.'s law office located?
H. Patrick Weir, Jr.'s law practice is located in Fargo, North Dakota. The firm is Vogel Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. Patrick Weir, Jr. handle?
H. Patrick Weir, Jr. focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has H. Patrick Weir, Jr. practiced law?
H. Patrick Weir, Jr. has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did H. Patrick Weir, Jr. go to law school?
H. Patrick Weir, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact H. Patrick Weir, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact H. Patrick Weir, Jr. 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 H. Patrick Weir, Jr. received?
H. Patrick Weir, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver, College of Law
- 1998
B.A.
College of St. Scholastica
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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