Atty. Patrick McCarthy
Patrick Joseph McCarthy is an Associate in the firm’s Jacksonville office. He is a civil trial attorney with a focus on general civil litigation, insurance coverage, construction defects, professional malpractice, insurance bad faith, Errors and Omissions, and trucking claims.
Bad Faith And Extra Contractual Liability & More Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 3+ Years Experience
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About Patrick McCarthy at a Glance
Patrick McCarthy is an Associate based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida Massachusettes U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2023). Educated at New England Law J.D. (—) and Trinity College B.A. (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •The Jacksonville Bar Association. Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick McCarthy
- Patrick Joseph McCarthy is an Associate in the firm’s Jacksonville office
- He is a civil trial attorney with a focus on general civil litigation, insurance coverage, construction defects, professional malpractice, insurance bad faith, Errors and Omissions, and trucking claims
- In 2015, Mr. McCarthy completed his undergraduate at Trinity College with a double major in Economics and Public Policy
- In 2018, he obtained his Juris Doctor from New England Law where he finished number six in his class and graduated magna cum laude
- He was recognized in each academic year as as a New England Scholar, as well as earned the CALI Award for the highest grade in Constitutional Law
- In 2018, Mr. McCarthy was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar
- Shortly after, he was appointed as an active duty judge advocate in the U.S
- Army where he practiced law as a member of the 82d Airborne Division and U.S
- Army Special Operations Command
- In this capacity, he served as a government prosecutor, and was selected to lead two high profile criminal prosecutions covered in the national media
- Mr. McCarthy also deployed to Iraq and Syria where he served as a legal advisor to the forward task force commander
- In 2021, he was selected to receive the Judge Advocate Legal Services Award by Lieutenant General Stuart Risch, the Judge Advocate General of the Army
- His military awards include the Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, two Army Achievement Medals, and four Army Commendation Medals, the Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign ribbon, and the Global War on Terror service medal
- Newsroom News •Alachua County Jury Limits Damages in Underinsured Motorist Trial Recent Successful Trial, 2.19.2026 Publications 'Decision Inputs of Administrative Law Judges,' Senior Theses, Trinity College, 2015
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Patrick McCarthy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick McCarthy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Civil Litigation in Jacksonville
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Insurance Law in Jacksonville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-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 Jacksonville Choose Patrick McCarthy
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 McCarthy's practice in the field of litigation and insurance.
3+ Years of Legal Practice
With 3 years in the profession, Patrick McCarthy has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and insurance, Patrick McCarthy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means Patrick McCarthy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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