Atty. Patrick Joseph Hatfield
Patrick Joseph Hatfield is a lawyer practicing corporate, insurance, insurance: regulatory & transactional and 8 other areas of law. Patrick received a M.B.A. degree from Indiana University, Graduate School of Business in 1986, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 43+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Joseph Hatfield at a Glance
Patrick Joseph Hatfield is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, ip, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (Inactive) (1983), Indiana (1986), Georgia (Inactive) (2001), and Texas (2009). Educated at Indiana University, Maurer School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Indiana University, Graduate School of Business (M.B.A. Purdue, 1986). Active member of TAG, Atlanta and American Bar Associations, State Bar of Georgia South Carolina Bar Technology Association of Georgia. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Joseph Hatfield
- Patrick Joseph Hatfield is a lawyer practicing corporate, insurance, insurance: regulatory & transactional and 8 other areas of law
- Patrick received a M.B.A. degree from Indiana University, Graduate School of Business in 1986, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Patrick practices at Locke Lord LLP in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Joseph Hatfield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Joseph Hatfield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Trademark Law in Austin
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Copyright Law in Austin
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Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick Joseph Hatfield is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Intellectual Property in Austin
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Patrick Joseph Hatfield is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Insurance Law in Austin
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose Patrick Joseph Hatfield
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 Joseph Hatfield's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, business, ip, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Joseph Hatfield brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina (Inactive), Indiana, and Georgia (Inactive), Patrick Joseph Hatfield can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, copyright, and business, Patrick Joseph Hatfield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Patrick Joseph Hatfield 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 Joseph Hatfield Handles in Austin
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Patrick Joseph Hatfield has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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