Atty. Patrick Gunn
Patrick Gunn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Patrick, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023.
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About Patrick Gunn at a glance
Patrick Gunn is a business and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Goodwin. Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Gunn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- Patrick, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick Gunn is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick Gunn is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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