Atty. Patrick Michael Barkley

Atty. Patrick Michael Barkley

Patrick Michael Barkley is a lawyer practicing appeals, asbestos, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Saint Louis University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 16 Years Experience 16 year
Call (618) 688-2396

Profile Summary

About Patrick Michael Barkley at a glance

Patrick Michael Barkley is an Associate based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010), Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (2011), and New York (2022). Educated at Saint Louis University (B.A., 2007) and Saint Louis University School of Law J.D. 2010 editor in chief Saint Louis University School of Law J.D. Saint Louis University Public Law Review (—). Active member of Louis. Serves clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick Michael Barkley is a lawyer practicing appeals, asbestos, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from Saint Louis University in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Patrick practices at Wilson Elser in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Michael Barkley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Michael Barkley 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

Patrick Michael Barkley is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Patrick Michael Barkley is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Patrick Michael Barkley is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick Michael Barkley

Where is Patrick Michael Barkley's law office located?
Patrick Michael Barkley's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Michael Barkley handle?
Patrick Michael Barkley focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Patrick Michael Barkley practiced law?
Patrick Michael Barkley has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Patrick Michael Barkley go to law school?
Patrick Michael Barkley earned their education at (B.A., 2007); (—).
How can I contact Patrick Michael Barkley for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Saint Louis University
- 2007
Saint Louis University School of Law J.D. 2010 editor in chief Saint Louis University School of Law J.D. Saint Louis University Public Law Review
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2010
Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 2011
New York
Admitted: 2022

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