Atty. Patrick M. Roney

Atty. Patrick M. Roney

Patrick M. Roney is a founding partner of Roney & Knupp, LLC , where he focuses his practice on real estate law, along with select personal injury and other civil litigation matters.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick M. Roney at a glance

Patrick M. Roney is a Member based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Roney & Knupp, LLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, traffic, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2004) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (2004). Educated at Marquette University Law School (J.D., 2004) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick M. Roney is a founding partner of Roney & Knupp, LLC, where he focuses his practice on real estate law, along with select personal injury and other civil litigation matters
  • Born and raised in Milwaukee, Patrick still lives only a few miles from where he grew up, and remains close to the community that shaped him
  • His deep local roots and practical approach to problem-solving guide the way he works with clients—always focused on achieving results through clear communication, sound advice, and personal attention
  • Patrick has been practicing law in Wisconsin since 2004, when he was admitted to both the State Bar of Wisconsin and the U.S
  • District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • After starting his own firm in 2009, he teamed up with Attorney Evan Knupp in 2012 to create Roney & Knupp, LLC, a firm built on integrity, hard work, and a client-first mindset
  • Over the years, Patrick has developed a broad real estate practice serving a diverse range of clients
  • He regularly helps buyers and sellers with residential and commercial closings, drafts and negotiates leases and contracts, and handles creative transactions, including seller financing
  • He also represents property owners and management companies in residential tenancy matters and advises landlords and tenants on commercial leasing and property issues
  • Real estate agents and their clients often turn to Patrick when a transaction involves something unusual or complex, knowing he’ll find a practical way forward
  • Patrick’s interest in the law started early—during an internship with the Wauwatosa Police Department while he was a student at Pius XI High School
  • He earned his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and before attending law school, he served in AmeriCorps NCCC as both an EMT and certified wildland firefighter, and disaster relief worker
  • Patrick went on to earn his law degree from Marquette University Law School, attending on a full scholarship
  • Today, Patrick lives in the community with his wife and three children
  • He remains deeply connected to the Milwaukee area and the people he serves there every day

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick M. Roney's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Patrick M. Roney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Patrick M. Roney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Traffic Violations

Patrick M. Roney is one of 14,506 traffic attorneys indexed nationally. Browse traffic attorneys in Wisconsin →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Patrick M. Roney is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick M. Roney

Where is Patrick M. Roney's law office located?
Patrick M. Roney's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Roney & Knupp, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick M. Roney handle?
Patrick M. Roney focuses on personal injury, real estate, traffic, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Patrick M. Roney practiced law?
Patrick M. Roney has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Patrick M. Roney go to law school?
Patrick M. Roney earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Patrick M. Roney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University Law School
- 2004
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2004

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