Atty. Patrick F. Clark

Atty. Patrick F. Clark

Patrick Clark is a shareholder in the Firm and concentrates his practice on advice and litigation in all areas of employment law. Although Patrick has particular expertise in representing healthcare industry clients, his representative clients also include insurance, paper/building products and publishing companies.

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Profile Summary

About Patrick F. Clark at a glance

Patrick F. Clark is a employment and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association, California, The State Bar of California, Florida, The Florida Bar, and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1992) and The University of Alabama (BA, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick Clark is a shareholder in the Firm and concentrates his practice on advice and litigation in all areas of employment law
  • Although Patrick has particular expertise in representing healthcare industry clients, his representative clients also include insurance, paper/building products and publishing companies
  • Patrick’s representation of clients encompasses litigation in state and federal courts across the country.Patrick is viewed as one of the Firm’s “go to” lawyers for cases anticipated to be tried
  • To date, his active trial practice has included trying multiple cases to verdict in Alabama, California, Florida, New Mexico and Georgia – the five states in which he holds bar memberships.Before beginning the practice of management-side employment law in 1997, Patrick spent five years representing labor unions and employees in disputes with management and tried cases to verdict on their behalf

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick F. Clark's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Patrick F. Clark is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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

Patrick F. Clark is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick F. Clark

Where is Patrick F. Clark's law office located?
Patrick F. Clark's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick F. Clark handle?
Patrick F. Clark focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Patrick F. Clark go to law school?
Patrick F. Clark earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (BA, 1989).
How can I contact Patrick F. Clark for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick F. Clark 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 Patrick F. Clark received?
Patrick F. Clark's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Super Lawyer; Best Lawyers in America — AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1992
BA
The University of Alabama
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Super Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
California, The State Bar of California
Florida, The Florida Bar
Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
New Mexico, State Bar of New Mexico

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