Patrick McCarthy

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5968
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Biography

Patrick McCarthy is an attorney in the litigation section of Jackson Walker’s Dallas office with a practice focused on business and commercial litigation in state and federal court as well as in arbitration. Patrick has experience at all stages of litigation and dispute resolution from pre-suit preparation and demand to final disposition, including motion practice, mediation, discovery, hearings, and post-judgment enforcement proceedings.

Patrick’s practice includes representing oil and gas companies in royalty and project development disputes, where he contributes both litigation expertise and his unique perspective and understanding of the industry as a former petroleum landman. He also counsels financial institutions in consumer disputes and complex regulatory matters, non-subscriber employers in workplace injury suits, business owners in non-compete and employment contract disputes, and parties to complex commercial lease, real property, and construction lawsuits.

Education

B.S., with honors, The University of Texas at Dallas

J.D., cum laude, SMU Dedman School of Law

  • State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Section, Cash Award Recipient
  • SMU Criminal Defense Clinic, Clinic Chief
  • Phi Delta Phi legal honor society, Historian

Bar Admissions

Texas

  • Secured settlement including a multi-million dollar cash payment plus additional concessions in a complex oil and gas royalties dispute involving novel lease and Texas Natural Resources Code interpretation issues
  • Representation of creditors at all stages of disputes in state court, including solo representation at hearings, to obtain favorable outcomes, including foreclosure on real property, execution on valuable personal property and collateral, writ of possession, and garnishment
  • Advised financial institutions in matters involving complex issues as to liability for fraudulent instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code and consumer protection regulations
  • Represented business defendants in workplace injury suits, particularly non-subscriber matters and achieved favorable outcomes including dismissal at summary judgment

Tarrant County Bar Association’s LegalLine “Rookie of the Year” award, 2024

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