Atty. Patrick Dean Cornelius
Patrick Dean Cornelius is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions, finance & governance, mergers & acquisitions and 21 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Corporate Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH · 29+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Patrick Dean Cornelius at a Glance
Patrick Dean Cornelius is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Squire Patton Boggs. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1997). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1997) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Dean Cornelius
- Patrick Dean Cornelius is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions, finance & governance, mergers & acquisitions and 21 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Patrick practices at Squire Patton Boggs in Columbus, OH
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Dean Cornelius's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Dean Cornelius handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbus.
Business & Corporate Law in Columbus
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Columbus
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Columbus
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Patrick Dean Cornelius is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Columbus
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Securities Law in Columbus
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbus
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Columbus Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbus-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbus Choose Patrick Dean Cornelius
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Dean Cornelius's practice in the field of business, real estate, ip, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Dean Cornelius brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and ip, Patrick Dean Cornelius can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Patrick Dean Cornelius attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick Dean Cornelius Handles in Columbus
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Patrick Dean Cornelius has experience with under Ohio law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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