Atty. Patrick "Gus" Cochran
Patrick Cochran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Patrick, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN
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About Patrick "Gus" Cochran at a Glance
Patrick "Gus" Cochran is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Ciresi Conlin LLP. Educated at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick "Gus" Cochran
- Patrick Cochran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Patrick, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick "Gus" Cochran's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick "Gus" Cochran handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick "Gus" Cochran is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Intellectual Property in Minneapolis
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Patrick "Gus" Cochran is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick "Gus" Cochran is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis Choose Patrick "Gus" Cochran
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 "Gus" Cochran's practice in the field of business, ip, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and litigation, Patrick "Gus" Cochran can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Patrick "Gus" Cochran attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick "Gus" Cochran Handles in Minneapolis
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