Atty. Patrick Ellery Bruce

Atty. Patrick Ellery Bruce

Patrick Ellery Bruce is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial litigation, collections and 11 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Rockford Rockford 18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (779) 221-2816

Profile Summary

About Patrick Ellery Bruce at a glance

Patrick Ellery Bruce is a divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and family law attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008), Wisconsin (2009), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2014). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 2004). Serves clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick Ellery Bruce is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial litigation, collections and 11 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Patrick practices in Rockford, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Ellery Bruce's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

Patrick Ellery Bruce is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

Patrick Ellery Bruce is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Rockford 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 venue, 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 Patrick Ellery Bruce

Where is Patrick Ellery Bruce's law office located?
Patrick Ellery Bruce's law practice is located in Rockford, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Ellery Bruce handle?
Patrick Ellery Bruce focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Patrick Ellery Bruce practiced law?
Patrick Ellery Bruce has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Patrick Ellery Bruce go to law school?
Patrick Ellery Bruce earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Finance, 2004).
How can I contact Patrick Ellery Bruce for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2008
B.S. Finance
University of Illinois
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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