Atty. Patrick Wooten
Patrick Wooten is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where he majored in Communications and minored in Military Science. Since a young age, Patrick knew he wanted to help others and therefore he became an attorney.
Motorcycle Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Jackson, MS · 32+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Wooten at a Glance
Patrick Wooten is a Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. Injury Lawyers. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, workers comp, ssd, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2023). Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 1994) and Appalachian State University (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Mississippi Association for Justice Mississippi Bar Association American Association for Justice Capital Area Bar Association. Serves clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Wooten
- Patrick Wooten is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where he majored in Communications and minored in Military Science
- Since a young age, Patrick knew he wanted to help others and therefore he became an attorney
- Patrick graduated from the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson in 1994 and shortly thereafter was admitted to practice law in Mississippi
- He is the Chief Operating Officer as well as a Managing Partner of Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyer, P.A
- Patrick is a member of the Board of Governors of the Mississippi Association of Justice, an organization comprised of over 600 members
- He also serves on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee for the Mississippi Bar Association
- Additionally, he is a member of the Capital Area Bar Association
- In addition to his law practice, he is very active in his community and church
- Patrick is married and has three wonderful children
- Awards • “Best of the Best” Top Ten Personal Injury Attorneys in Mississippi, 2020-2021 • Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2019 • 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Mississippi for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, 2017-2021 • 2019 Top 10 Finalist – Mississippi Leaders in Law Community Involvement Dedicated To Helping Others & Community Besides being an Attorney for more than 25 years, Patrick also served in Mississippi Army National Guard for 24 years
- He retired in 2014 with the rank of Major and received numerous awards during his military career, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal
- Patrick was mobilized for Active Duty in response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Operation Enduring Freedom, where he served as the Command Judge Advocate for the 168th Engineer Brigade in Afghanistan from 2008- 2009
- Associations Mississippi Association for Justice Mississippi Bar Association U.S
- Court of Appeals 5th Circuit U.S
- District Court Northern District of Mississippi U.S
- District Court Southern District of Mississippi American Association for Justice Mississippi State Courts Capital Area Bar Association Mississippi Army National Guard Mississippi Leaders in Law Mississippi Business Journal
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Wooten's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Wooten handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jackson.
Truck Accidents in Jackson
Patrick Wooten is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Mississippi →
Workers Compensation in Jackson
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Patrick Wooten is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →
Social Security Disability in Jackson
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Patrick Wooten is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Mississippi →
Motorcycle Accidents in Jackson
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jackson
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jackson Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jackson-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 Jackson Choose Patrick Wooten
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 Wooten's practice in the field of truck accidents, workers comp, ssd, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Wooten brings 32+ 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 truck accidents, workers comp, and ssd, Patrick Wooten can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Jackson
A Jackson-based practice means Patrick Wooten 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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Common Legal Issues Patrick Wooten Handles in Jackson
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Patrick Wooten directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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