Patrick Wylie

shareholder | portland | LICENSED IN Oregon & Washington

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"I believe in partnering with our clients to develop shared objectives and a focused strategy to pursue them.”

Focused objectives

Patrick prides himself on his ability to set early, focused, ambitious goals for each matter and aggressively pursue them – as well as delivering experienced and strategic advocacy with a focus on efficient resolution for a wide range of complex issues. He works closely with his clients to develop shared objectives and confidence in the litigation process.

Patrick joined Davis Rothwell directly from law school and was drawn to the firm from its reputation for excellence and professionalism .

Outside of the office Patrick is a passionate sailor, Scuba diver, and explorer of the Columbia River Gorge.

RECOGNITION:

Education

University of Oregon Law School – J.D., 2008
Williams College – B.A. Political Science and English, 2002

Bar / Court Admissions

Oregon State Bar
United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Washington State Bar
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Organizational Memberships

Oregon State Bar Association
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Representative Cases

Many of Patrick’s cases are employment-related and arise at various stages, including the defense of administrative complaints and suits filed in state and federal court for wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, and alleged civil rights violations.
Patrick’s experience also includes products liability defense in a wide variety of contexts, especially in matters involving complex scientific evidence.
Defense of claims alleging third party liability from serious injuries arising from industrial or construction site accidents.
Defense of professionals before professional licensing agencies and in civil suits alleging violations of the standard of care. Professionals represented include accountants, real estate brokers, lawyers, and medical professionals.

Notable Trial & Appellate Victories

Patrick is one of the few attorneys in Oregon to get claims dismissed pre-trial on the ground that plaintiff’s experts did not base their opinions on reliable science. In a so-called “Daubert hearing” in Marion County Circuit Court, Patrick convinced the trial court to dismiss a claim for bodily injury allegedly caused by chemical exposure.
Obtained a defense verdict on a $15 million construction defect claim based on an “as-is” clause in the plaintiff’s purchase and sale agreement.
Successfully defended through administrative hearing a premium audit rate dispute involving issues of worker misclassification.
Retained four days before trial and successfully defended to verdict commercial dispute regarding an agricultural lease.
Defended CPA against ethics charge before state licensing agency. Agency voluntarily dismissed charges before trial.