Atty. John William Patton, Jr.

Atty. John William Patton, Jr.

John William Patton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing tort litigation, commercial litigation, product liability law and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Patton, Jr. at a glance

John William Patton, Jr. is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Patton & Ryan LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1994), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1999). Educated at DePaul College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Miami University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Vice-Chair, Commercial Transportation Litigation Committee), Chicago (Mediator), and Illinois State Bar Associations American Trucking Association America Trial Association Litigation Center Chicago Casualty Adjuster Association Defense Research Institute, American. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Patton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing tort litigation, commercial litigation, product liability law and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at Patton & Ryan LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John William Patton, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William Patton, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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

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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.

John William Patton, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

John William Patton, Jr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Patton, Jr.

Where is John William Patton, Jr.'s law office located?
John William Patton, Jr.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Patton & Ryan LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Patton, Jr. handle?
John William Patton, Jr. focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John William Patton, Jr. practiced law?
John William Patton, Jr. has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John William Patton, Jr. go to law school?
John William Patton, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John William Patton, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact John William Patton, 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 John William Patton, Jr. received?
John William Patton, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul College of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Miami University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.
Admitted: 2002
Indiana
Admitted: 2007
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2016
Michigan
Admitted: 2020

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