Atty. Patrick McCardle
Patrick Colin McCardle is a Partner with the firm’s Fort Lauderdale East office. His practice is focused in the areas of product liability, legal malpractice, condominium and homeowner's association law, premises liability, admiralty/maritime and general civil litigation.
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Patrick McCardle is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, slip & fall, hoa, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida (2012). Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Miami B.A. (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •Broward County Bar Association. Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Colin McCardle is a Partner with the firm’s Fort Lauderdale East office
- His practice is focused in the areas of product liability, legal malpractice, condominium and homeowner's association law, premises liability, admiralty/maritime and general civil litigation
- He also practices in medical malpractice defense, liquor liability defense, administrative actions, professional liability, vehicle negligence, trucking accident defense, security negligence, mass tort litigation, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
- Mr. McCardle graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2012
- In law school, he was a member of the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review and a research assistant to Professor Charlton Copeland
- He also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Frank A. Shepherd of the Florida 3rd District Court of Appeal and a Certified Legal Intern in the appellate division of the Florida Office of the Attorney General
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. McCardle practiced commercial litigation with a firm in Fort Lauderdale
- Newsroom News •Defense Verdict in Premises Liability Case in Broward County Recent Successful Trial, 6.17.2025
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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 McCardle is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick McCardle is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Patrick McCardle is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Patrick McCardle is one of 5,091 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Florida →
Patrick McCardle is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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