Atty. Patrick M. Pickett
Strong relationships and intense attention to detail are what drive Pat Pickett’s approach to representing businesses and political organizations. He concentrates his practice on corporate, business and real estate matters.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH · 37+ Years Experience
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About Patrick M. Pickett at a Glance
Patrick M. Pickett is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Miller, LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trademark, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989), District of Columbia (1991), Virginia (1993), and Supreme Court of United States United States Court of Appeals, Fourth, Sixth and District of Columbi (1998). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1989) and Bowling Green State University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick M. Pickett
- Strong relationships and intense attention to detail are what drive Pat Pickett’s approach to representing businesses and political organizations
- He concentrates his practice on corporate, business and real estate matters
- Pat serves as counsel to medium and small corporations, limited liability companies and other business organizations in a variety of industries
- One of his strengths is structuring and negotiating business transactions, including the formation, sale, merger and acquisition of companies, as well as various real estate transactions
- Pat’s work includes the preparation and negotiation of all types of contracts, leases, shareholder agreements, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, consulting agreements and other corporate documents
- Pat also provides counseling and business/real estate-related services to political subdivisions
- Articles & Presentations Articles •House Bill 606 Enacted to Protect Businesses and Others from Covid-19 Liabilities, November 22, 2020 •“Guidelines for Closing a Medical Practice,” Physician Connection, January 19, 2017 Honors •AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick M. Pickett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick M. Pickett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbus.
Trademark Law in Columbus
Patrick M. Pickett is one of 23,086 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Ohio →
Employment Law in Columbus
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Patrick M. Pickett is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Business & Corporate Law in Columbus
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick M. Pickett is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Real Estate Law in Columbus
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Patrick M. Pickett is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbus
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Columbus Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbus-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 Columbus Choose Patrick M. Pickett
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 M. Pickett's practice in the field of trademark, employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick M. Pickett brings 37+ 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 Ohio, District of Columbia, and Virginia, Patrick M. Pickett can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, employment, and business, Patrick M. Pickett can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Patrick M. Pickett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick M. Pickett Handles in Columbus
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Patrick M. Pickett has experience with under Ohio 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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