Patrick Neil Wartan

Patrick Wartan concentrates his practice in the areas of food and beverage, general corporate and securities matters, and commercial real estate. 

Food and Beverage
Patrick is the chair of Taft’s Food and Beverage Practice Group. He has extensive experience in counseling multi-unit restaurant / bar operators on matters relating to financing arrangements, liquor licensing, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate governance. With a background in the foodservice industry, he works with his clients to foster their growth by strategically overseeing all aspects of their operations to ensure that they are on path to success. His business acumen and operational knowledge allow him to be a partner to his clients rather than just a legal advisor. Patrick has handled food and beverage matters in jurisdictions ranging coast to coast. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor at Kendall College and teaches a course on Hospitality Law. He serves on the advisory council of the Illinois Restaurant Association.

General Corporate and Securities
Patrick serves in a role as outside general counsel to businesses of all sizes. He advises and represents a wide variety of businesses in a full range of legal matters, including, business formation, funding, acquisitions, business transactions, employment concerns, contract disputes, commercial litigation and negotiations. In addition, Patrick is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent and teaches a legal writing course. 

Patrick was named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2016 and 2017. He was elected to serve on the General Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, State Bar of California, and American Bar Association.

About Taft
With 9 offices, over 400 attorneys, and a proven track record of experience since 1885, Taft offers breadth and depth of legal services coupled with a trusted business perspective to help our clients reach their goals.