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.
Catastrophic and Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL · 14+ Years Experience
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About Patrick McCardle at a Glance
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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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick McCardle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick McCardle handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Personal Injury in Fort Lauderdale
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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Lauderdale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Fort Lauderdale
Patrick McCardle is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
HOA & Condominium Law in Fort Lauderdale
Patrick McCardle is one of 5,574 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Florida →
Product Liability in Fort Lauderdale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Lauderdale
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.
Fort Lauderdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Lauderdale-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 Fort Lauderdale Choose Patrick McCardle
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 McCardle's practice in the field of personal injury, business, slip & fall, hoa, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick McCardle brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and slip & fall, Patrick McCardle can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Lauderdale
A Fort Lauderdale-based practice means Patrick McCardle 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 McCardle Handles in Fort Lauderdale
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