Atty. Patrick Michael Colgan

Atty. Patrick Michael Colgan

Atty. Patrick Michael Colgan is a lawyer practicing elder law, employment & labor, estate planning and 1 other area of law.

Geneva Geneva 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (224) 452-5497

Profile Summary

About Patrick Michael Colgan at a glance

Patrick Michael Colgan is a estate planning, employment, tax, and elder law attorney based in Geneva, Illinois. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2005) and Illinois (2006). Serves clients in Geneva, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Patrick Michael Colgan is a lawyer practicing elder law, employment & labor, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Patrick has been licensed for 21 years
  • Patrick practices in Geneva, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Michael Colgan's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Patrick Michael Colgan is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Patrick Michael Colgan is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Geneva 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 Colgan

Where is Patrick Michael Colgan's law office located?
Patrick Michael Colgan's law practice is located in Geneva, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Michael Colgan handle?
Patrick Michael Colgan focuses on estate planning, employment, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Patrick Michael Colgan practiced law?
Patrick Michael Colgan has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
How can I contact Patrick Michael Colgan for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2005
Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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