Atty. Patrick M. "Pat" Shegon
Mr. Shegon practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on representation of health care providers.
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Patrick M. "Pat" Shegon is a medical malpractice attorney based in Montgomery, Alabama, practicing at Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1995) and The University of Alabama (—, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law (2026). Serands clients in Montgomery, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Shegon practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on representation of health care providers
- He has significant trial and appellate experience and routinely defends hospitals, nurses, and physicians throughout the state of Alabama in medical liability actions
- He has also represented dentists, retail pharmacies and home health agencies
- In addition to his trial work, Mr. Shegon represents clients in the health care industry regarding credentialing issues and in matters before administrative agencies
- Mr. Shegon also defends product liability and premises liability claims
- Mr. Shegon frequently lectures to health care groups relating to issues of risk management and trends in health care liability
- He has also lectured in continuing legal education courses on related topics
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S
- Auburn University at Montgomery (summa cum laude) 1992 · J.D
- University of Alabama School of Law (summa cum laude) 1995 · Senior Editor, Alabama Law Review · John A. Campbell Moot Court Board · Order of the Coif · Hugo Black Scholar · Dean M. Leigh Harrison Award · Alabama Defense Lawyers Association · Defense Research Institute · American Bar Association, Health Law Section
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Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montgomery are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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