Practical in his way of thinking, Patrick is a dependable and unrelenting lawyer that won’t stop until his clients are satisfied.
Patrick’s insurance skills place him at the forefront of his industry and as a Principal of the firm's Insurance team. Since his admission to practice in 1993, Patrick has acted solely for insurance clients across all areas, including CTP, public risk and workers compensation. He has played an integral role in many of Queensland’s high-profile insurance litigation cases over the last two decades.
Patrick’s experience is reflected in his role as a guest lecturer at the Queensland University of Technology Legal Practice course in the areas of Insurance Litigation.
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Client Solutions
CTP Insurer
Insurance
Client problem
Problem dealing with a particular plaintiff injuries firm.
outcome achieved
Patrick built a relationship with the problem firm so that resolutions could be reached regularly and early without the need for extended litigation.
Workers' Compensation Insurer
Insurance
Client problem
Highly publicised litigation case.
outcome achieved
Patrick ran the case to trial promptly and vindicated the insurers' stance with a successful verdict for the defendant.
Shopping Centre
Public Liability
Client problem
A particular food court within the centre was subject to an unexpected bubble of injuries claims.
outcome achieved
Patrick visited the site alongside centre management to identify the problems and risks before advising on how to rectify the issues and deal with the claims. Within six months, the litigation and problem area had been dealt with so that the problem no longer existed.
