Patrick Alan Dawson
also known as Pat
About Patrick
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
37 years | 1,000 cases
27 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 37 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
The Cooper Firm
531 Roselane St NW, Suite 200, Marietta, GA, 30060
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Patrick Alan Dawson's Reviews
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Posted by KristinS | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Legal Representation
Mr. Dawson (Pat) has always ensured my legal needs are met with timely, professional and empathetic expertise. In my experience, you can feel like "just a number ($)" when working with most attorneys, but that has never been the case with Pat Dawson. He listens in detail to your case details, then us...
Patrick Alan Dawson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Pat is a phenomenal legal mind and one of the best writers I have ever seen. Pat has helped me work through complex legal issues on more occasions than I can count."
"Pat and I worked together for many years. He is a brilliant lawyer and gifted at writing briefs."
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
1998
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
James C. Estes Moot Court Award, Mercer Law School
1988
Order of Barristers, Mercer Law School
1988
Editor, Lead Articles I, Mercer Law Review
1988
Cum Laude, Mercer Law School
1987
Best Brief, Georgia Intrastate Moot Court Competition
1985
Magna Cum Laude, University of South Alabama
1985
Phi Kappa Phi, University of South Alabama
1985
Omicron Delta Kappa, University of South Alabama
1984
Phi Alpha Theta, University of South Alabama
1983
Mortar Board, University of South Alabama
1977
Honor Graduate in Health Care Sciences, United States Air Force
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Of Counsel, The Cooper Firm
1996 - Present
Partner, Patrick A. Dawson, P.C.
1990 - 1995
Associate, Butler, Wooten, Overby & Cheeley
1988 - 1990
Associate, Kilpatrick & Cody
1982 - 1985
Laboratory Tech I, University of South Alabama Medical School
1978 - 1979
Medical Laboratory Tech, Baptist Medical Center, Montgomery, AL
1977 - 1982
SSGT Medical Laboratory Technologist, United States Air Force (Active Duty)
Associations
2005 - Present
Lamar Inn of CourtMaster
2005 - 2008
State Bar of GeorgiaBench and Bar Committee
2001 - 2002
Georgia WatchChairman (First Chairman)
2000 - 2005
Kemp Elementary School FoundationPresident
1999 - 2001
Cobb County Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1998 - 1999
March of DimesRegional Board of Directors
1998 - 1999
Kennesaw State Univeristy Center for Hispanic StudiesBoard Member
1997 - 2001
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationDistrict Vice President
1996 - 2000
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationAmicus Brief Committee
1988 - 1989
Hemophilia of GeorgiaBoard Member
1985 - 1988
Macon Rugby Football ClubWing Forward
Sample of Legal Cases
Suzuki defaulted
$1.8 million
$1.5 million settlement
$6.8 million
$90,000,000 verdict
$106,000,000 verdict
Education
1988
J.D.
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
How To Recognize a Potential Products Liability Case, And Why You Should
2022
Discovery Abuse and Pattern Approach To Discovery
2021
Paralegal Ethics
2020
Workflow and Paralegal Relations
2016
Litigating Against The Rambo Litigator
2015
Direct Examination of Plaintiff's Expert: What the Lawyer Wants
2015
Sanctions for Abuse of Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions
2015
David v. Goliath: Battling Large Corporations
2014
Products Liability and Public Service
2005
Service of Process Under Hague Convention
2003
Motions In Limine: Best Defense is A Good Offense
2003
Creative Writing and Thinking
2002
Motions in Limine and Lay Witnesses
2001
Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses--From Plaintiff's Perspective
2001
The Constitution and the Internet
2001
Discovery and Sanctions
Publications
2023
2015
2015
2014
2014
2005
2003
2003
2001
2000
1996
1993
1992
1991
1991
1990
1987
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers