Patrick Quarles

Originally from Pensacola, Florida, Patrick spent several years living in Japan and Maine being part of a military family. After returning to Florida, he graduated with his Associates Degree in 2001 from Pensacola State College.

In 2002, he moved to Washington, D.C. and began working for the Transportation Security Administration at Dulles International Airport as part of the original team to handle the transition from private screening.  In 2004, he received Employee of the Month and subsequently promoted to Lead Transportation Security Officer. Also receiving several Role Model of Excellence awards, he was eventually promoted to Supervisory Security Officer.

While working full time at the Transportation Security Administration, Patrick decided to continue his undergraduate studies at George Mason University as a part time student.  During his final year, he worked full time and registered as a full time student to complete his studies.  He was also Sponsorship Chair for the annual GMU Delta Chi Golf tournament in Fairfax, Virginia.  He graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology in 2008.

Patrick returned to Florida and began studying Law at Stetson University College of Law. While attending Stetson, Patrick was selected for the Family Law Internship Program with the Community Law Program.  Upon completion of his internship, he applied and was chosen as the Stetson Representative of the Community Law Program Board of Trustees.  This is where he first met Michael Faehner, for whom he would clerk over the next two years. Patrick was also a Certified Legal Intern at the City of St. Petersburg where he was involved in trying local ordinance violations, drafting ordinances, and assisting the attorneys handling the Saint Petersburg Pier Litigation.

In May of 2013, Patrick graduated from Stetson was admitted to the Florida Bar in October.  Once being admitted to the Bar, Patrick spent several months working for a small law firm, and a merchant services company that focused on providing services to attorneys.   He is also a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association and Clearwater Bar Association.