Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Green Bay, DePere, Oshkosh, Seymour, Chilton, Brillion, Grand Chute, Kaukauna, Combined Locks, Little Chute, Kimberly, Allouez and surrounding areas
Personal Injury
Family Law
Divorce/Separation
Estate Planning
Real Estate Transactions
Worker’s Compensation
Business Litigation
Business Transactions
Mediation & Arbitration
Banking & Financial Institutions
Insurance Defense
PATRICK J. COFFEY
patrick-coffey@mennlaw.com
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Areas of Focus
• BUSINESS LITIGATION
• EMPLOYMENT LAW (REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS)
• PERSONAL INJURY
• INSURANCE DEFENSE
• MEDIATION & ARBITRATION
Pat focuses his practice in the area of BUSINESS LAW and litigation. He is routinely asked to become involved early in the process, providing guidance on litigation avoidance. When necessary, Pat guides clients through the litigation process, and presents their case to a jury. Pat assists clients who find themselves involved in a wide variety of disputes, from matters involving employment-related claims, to breach of contract claims, to real estate disputes and collection matters.
Pat also has extensive experience in matters involving PERSONAL INJURY. His practice is split equally between representing injured people and insurance companies. This unique position allows Pat to objectively analyze a claim and provide insight from both perspectives. Pat has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death claims and slip and fall incidents. Pat also represents doctors and other health care professionals in defending themselves against claims of medical negligence.
Pat has been honored to be included in the ranking of Wisconsin Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Only 2.5% of young attorneys in the state are selected. In addition, Pat has been selected for inclusion in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers® as a Super Lawyer in 2011. Pat was also was invited to be a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society of trial attorneys composed of less than .5% of American attorneys.
Admitted to Practice
State of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court
Professional Association Memberships
American Bar Association - Labor & Employment Law Section
State Bar of Wisconsin - Labor & Employment Section; Litigation Section
Outagamie County Bar Association—President (2010), Vice President (2009), Secretary (2008)
Defense Research Institute
Wisconsin Defense Counsel
American Association for Justice
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Litigation Counsel of America
Activities/Achievements
Pat has served as a speaker at a number of seminars involving employment matters and human resources issues, as well as matters involving personal injury cases. Below is a representative list:
Education
Lawrence University, B.A. 1991
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D. 1994
Statement
“I take great pride in providing effective, efficient services to my clients while presenting them with pragmatic solutions for the issues they face.”
patrick-coffey@mennlaw.com
Super Lawyers® Listing
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“Patrick has a commanding persona. He seemed confident, so I felt confident; it was a reassuring feeling. Patrick returned my phone calls promptly and informed me of new information immediately. The entire staff of Menn Law was personable and helpful.” -Linda Grissman, client |
Areas of Focus
• BUSINESS LITIGATION
• EMPLOYMENT LAW (REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS)
• PERSONAL INJURY
• INSURANCE DEFENSE
• MEDIATION & ARBITRATION
Pat focuses his practice in the area of BUSINESS LAW and litigation. He is routinely asked to become involved early in the process, providing guidance on litigation avoidance. When necessary, Pat guides clients through the litigation process, and presents their case to a jury. Pat assists clients who find themselves involved in a wide variety of disputes, from matters involving employment-related claims, to breach of contract claims, to real estate disputes and collection matters.
Pat also has extensive experience in matters involving PERSONAL INJURY. His practice is split equally between representing injured people and insurance companies. This unique position allows Pat to objectively analyze a claim and provide insight from both perspectives. Pat has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death claims and slip and fall incidents. Pat also represents doctors and other health care professionals in defending themselves against claims of medical negligence.
Pat has been honored to be included in the ranking of Wisconsin Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Only 2.5% of young attorneys in the state are selected. In addition, Pat has been selected for inclusion in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers® as a Super Lawyer in 2011. Pat was also was invited to be a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society of trial attorneys composed of less than .5% of American attorneys.
Admitted to Practice
State of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court
Professional Association Memberships
American Bar Association - Labor & Employment Law Section
State Bar of Wisconsin - Labor & Employment Section; Litigation Section
Outagamie County Bar Association—President (2010), Vice President (2009), Secretary (2008)
Defense Research Institute
Wisconsin Defense Counsel
American Association for Justice
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Litigation Counsel of America
Activities/Achievements
Pat has served as a speaker at a number of seminars involving employment matters and human resources issues, as well as matters involving personal injury cases. Below is a representative list:
| Record Keeping and Documentation Issues | April 2005 |
| Sexual Harassment: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities | April 2005 |
| Fair Labor Standards Act and Other Legal Guidelines | May 2006 |
| Wage and Hour Law: Answers to Everyday Questions | June 2006 |
| Comparative and Contributory Negligence | August 2008 |
| Employment Issues in the Paperless Workplace | September 2009 |
Education
Lawrence University, B.A. 1991
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D. 1994
Statement
“I take great pride in providing effective, efficient services to my clients while presenting them with pragmatic solutions for the issues they face.”
