Patrick P. Coll

For more than 25 years, Patrick has represented clients in complex litigation and appellate matters in both federal and state courts. He has extensive litigation and trial experience with cases involving fiduciary litigation, estates and trust litigation, non-compete agreements, contract disputes, business valuations, business dissolution, employment disputes, business torts, intellectual property, products liability, real estate litigation, professional malpractice and other business disputes.

Patrick counsels clients in a variety of industries, including logistics, transportation, healthcare, legal and financial services, timber, manufacturing and homeowner association matters. Clients value his focus on efficient resolutions and the deep trial experience that enables him to serve as a trusted advisor and advocate.

As an active member of The Florida Bar, Patrick has served on its Professional Ethics Committee and Code and Rules of Evidence Committee, and he publishes a chapter in the Florida Civil Practice Before Trial (13^th edition, 2019). In 2015, he was appointed by the Supreme Court of Florida to serve a five-year term as one of 15 members of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, an administrative agency created by the court to implement the rules relating to bar admission. He continues to serve as an Emeritus member of the Board.

Patrick has been recognized by numerous industry peers and publications, including The Best Lawyers in America^©, Florida Super Lawyers and the Florida Trend Legal Elite. He has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and is a Master of the Chester Bedell  Inn of Court.

Patrick received his Juris Doctorate, with honors, from the University of Florida College of Law. While attending law school, he served as a member of the Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court team. He also received his bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of Florida, with honors.

A Florida native, Patrick grew up in Miami where he attended Christopher Columbus High School. He enjoys spending time with his wife, kids and two labrador retrievers. In his free time, you can likely find him reading history books, playing basketball, hiking or traveling.