Patrick Joseph D'Arcy

Patrick Joseph D'Arcy

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 18 years

Litigation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

1 Park Plz Ste 380, Irvine, CA

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 35%

My firm has handled many sophisticated cases - 1) defended company against a class action (had the class defeated by motion), and had trial court ruling upheld on appeal; 2) won IP litigation in Arizona federal court; 3) won non-discharge action in federal court, and other matters

19 years

35%
Real Estate 30%

19 years

30%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

Drafted purchase by L'Oreal of 150 beauty salons; negotiated settlement between national paint distribution and licensee; drafted buy-sell agreements; drafted many settlement agreements.

19 years

15%
Landlord or Tenant 15%

Handled many difficult evictions, including 12-0 jury verdicts and successful defense on appeal.

15%
Criminal Defense 5%

Defense for white collar and other crimes. Defended CEO against worker's compensation fraud (and 12 felonies). Negotiated case after three years of litigation to 1 felony, no jail time and eligibility for expungement.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-395 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Patrick J. D'Arcy, APLC

1 Park Plz Ste 380, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Patrick Joseph D'Arcy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Great Lawyer!!

Pat has worked on several cases and legal matters for a company I consult for. He has helped me immensely on all areas of the law that we needed additional guidance on. Pat works tirelessly to get to the facts of any legal issue and offer his advice and both I and the company's management team could ...not be more thankful to him.

Posted by Steve | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Trusted and hardworking!

I have been involved in real estate for over 30 years. During that time I have engaged numerous attorneys from both large and small firms and Pat D'Arcy has been the best attorney we have ever used. He provides the knowledge of a large firm with the personal attention and efficiency of a boutique law... firm. His billing is always fair and we trust him 100%. We intend to use him at every opportunity going forward.

Posted by Beth | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Best Attorney

Pat D'Arcy is honestly one the best attorney's that my company has ever worked with. We work with attorneys all over the country and none compare. We only wish he could practice law in every state that we need him. He is so knowledgeable about the law and the legal processes. His work ethic is unwave...ring and he is as honest as they come. You certainly want him on your side.

Patrick D'Arcy

Replied last May 15, 2017

Thank you, Beth! I really enjoy representing your GREAT COMPANY, Residential First Mortgage. I am grateful to be your attorney! Thanks again, Pat

Posted by denni | May 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Sharp, honest

If you are looking for a excellent attorney contact Pat. Best attorney I've ever used for legal matters. I highly recommend Pat and I am very grateful to have found him! Pat is super sharp, straight forward, insightful and maintains an extremely proactive approach to issues. He is my attorney and can... be fully trusted! Pat is seasoned, knowledgeable, assertive, passionate and a tireless defender! He ALWAYS has his client’s best interest in mind!

Posted by Spring | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney

Patrick is very dedicated to his clients, highly skilled, hard working, responsible and fighting hard. I highly recommend him. I give him five star.

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Patrick Joseph D'Arcy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary McCready

Litigation lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Pat helped me out in a very tough case. He put in the time to handle the case correctly and did not overcharge me the way many lawyers do. I endorse him for his honesty, his tenacity, his professionalism, and his knowledge of civil litigation."

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James McKanna

Contracts and agreements lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on numerous cases with Mr. D'Arcy over the past 12 years. Not only is he brilliant but he consistently out works and out maneuvers his adversary achieving the best possible result for those clients fortunate to hire him. He presents himself with the highest degree of professionalism. The legal profession should be proud to have him amongst our ranks"

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Wiley Manuel - Pro Bono, State Bar of California

2009

Pro Bono, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Work Experience

2010 - Present

President, Patrick J. D'Arcy, A Professional Law Corporation

2006 - 2010

Associate, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

2003 - 2003

President of National Closing, E Loan, Inc.

1997 - 2003

Corporate Vice President, Centex Corporation

1992 - 1997

Sr. National Underwriter, First American Title Insurance Company

1989 - 1992

Assistant Vice President, Sr. Title Officer, Fidelity Title Company

Associations

2011 - Present

Quasi Indigent Defense Panel

President

2006 - Present

Public Law Center

Member

2006 - 2010

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sainz v. Leva

Upheld on appeal

Katie Little v Elmer Clarke

12-0 defense verdict as to wife;

People v. Castrejon

invalidated warrant

Carol Julien v Mary Hill, dba Rosehill Consulting LLC

Stipulation for Plaintiff

Huum v Peters

Bankruptcy court bench trial

Maria Sainz v Amada Leiva

12-0 Jury Verdict In Our Favor

Chavos & Rau v ProCourier Inc.

Complete defense victory

People v Sanchez

12-0 jury verdict

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Education

2006

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

California State University, Northridge

MBA

1993

California State University, Northridge

Business Administration

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles

Pre-med program

Publications

2014

Portfolio Media (Law360) Chavos & Rau v ProCourier

Languages

English

Korean

Activity

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