Atty. Patrick Michael McGill

Atty. Patrick Michael McGill

Patrick Michael McGill is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, trade secrets and 8 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

La Jolla La Jolla 16 Years Experience 16 year
Call (904) 850-9533

Profile Summary

About Patrick Michael McGill at a glance

Patrick Michael McGill is a business, ip, trade secrets, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in La Jolla, California. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in New York (2010) and California (2012). Educated at Columbia University (J.D. Harlan, 2009) and Yale University (B.A., 2006). Serves clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick Michael McGill is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, trade secrets and 8 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Patrick practices in La Jolla, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Michael McGill's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Patrick Michael McGill is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

Patrick Michael McGill is one of 6,133 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick Michael McGill

Where is Patrick Michael McGill's law office located?
Patrick Michael McGill's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Michael McGill handle?
Patrick Michael McGill focuses on business, ip, trade secrets, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Patrick Michael McGill practiced law?
Patrick Michael McGill has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Patrick Michael McGill go to law school?
Patrick Michael McGill earned their education at (J.D. Harlan, 2009); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Patrick Michael McGill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Harlan
Columbia University
- 2009
B.A.
Yale University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010
California
Admitted: 2012

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