Atty. Patrick J. Cleary

Atty. Patrick J. Cleary

Patrick J. Cleary is a lawyer practicing products liability defense, environmental / natural resources, construction / development and 1 other area of law.

Columbia Columbia 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (854) 258-5938 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Patrick J. Cleary at a glance

Patrick J. Cleary is an Associate based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Bowman and Brooke LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on class action, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), District of Columbia (1985), North Carolina (2009), and South Carolina (2011). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law - Chapel Hill (J.D., 2009) and North Carolina State University (B.S., 2006). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick J. Cleary is a lawyer practicing products liability defense, environmental / natural resources, construction / development and 1 other area of law
  • Patrick received a B.S. degree from North Carolina State University in 2006, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Patrick practices at Bowman and Brooke LLP in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick J. Cleary's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Product Liability

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick J. Cleary

Where is Patrick J. Cleary's law office located?
Patrick J. Cleary's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Bowman and Brooke LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick J. Cleary handle?
Patrick J. Cleary focuses on class action, product liability, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Patrick J. Cleary practiced law?
Patrick J. Cleary has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Patrick J. Cleary go to law school?
Patrick J. Cleary earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 2006).
How can I contact Patrick J. Cleary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina School of Law - Chapel Hill
- 2009
B.S.
North Carolina State University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
North Carolina
Admitted: 2009
South Carolina
Admitted: 2011

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