My husband and I are extremely grateful to Patterson Law for their expertise and integrity in helping us through our auto accident claim process. We could not have navigated all the complexities of the claims with the insurance companies and Medicare without Patterson Law’s patient and expert assistance every step of the way! Robert Patterson often made personal calls to us, answering our questions and updating us on the progress of our claim. His office manager was very accommodating with her friendly calls and e-mails to obtain accurate information from us to aid in the completion of our case. We highly recommend Patterson Law to anyone seeking superior legal advice delivered with graciousness and professionalism. This is truly a five-star office!
I am truly grateful that I was referred to Bob Patterson when I found myself dealing with an unexpected legal situation. Bob wasted no time and worked swiftly to ensure everything was taken care of on my behalf. His experience and wealth of knowledge reassured me and made a stressful situation much less stressful. I would work with Bob again in a heartbeat.
DECADES OF EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION, FOCUSING ON PERSONAL INJURY. MILLIONS RECOVERED FOR MY CLIENTS.
Bob specializes in personal injury law. Patterson Law primarily represents the victims of negligence; he has recovered more than $20 million on their behalf. Following law school, Bob practiced criminal law as a public defender; he was recognized for his successes and dedication; and after 7 years he was invited to join a well-known civil law firm in Santa Barbara. He became a partner in the firm’s litigation department; he represented plaintiffs and defendants in commercial and personal injury litigation for 20 years. Bob opened Patterson Law in 2005 to serve persons injured by the wrongdoing of others. Bob’s experience includes more than 60 jury trials.
Bob belongs to the California State Bar, the Santa Barbara Bar Association, and the California Association of Consumer Attorneys. He has received an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the “highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards.” He has spoken at various conferences including the annual Bench & Bar Conference in Santa Barbara; and he has chaired the Bar committee responsible for reviewing the qualifications of judicial candidates and reporting its findings to the Governor.
Bob is active in the Santa Barbara community. He chaired the committee jointly appointed by the City Council and School District to acquire the National Guard Armory for community purposes. Bob supports youth sports: he was president of the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club for several years; and he remains dedicated to providing opportunities for young women to participate in organized volleyball at all levels.
Bob received his undergraduate degree from USC and his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley Law).
Client's Choice is an Avvo award granted to attorneys with a significant number of client reviews over 4 stars in a given year.
Posted by Deborah | January 27, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Completely Satsfied!
My husband and I are extremely grateful to Patterson Law for their expertise and integrity in helping us through our auto accident claim process. We could not have navigated all the complexities of the claims with the insurance companies and Medicare without Patterson Law’s patient and expert assistance every step of the way! Robert Patterson often made personal calls to us, answering our questions and updating us on the progress of our claim. His office manager was very accommodating with her friendly calls and e-mails to obtain accurate information from us to aid in the completion of our case. We highly recommend Patterson Law to anyone seeking superior legal advice delivered with graciousness and professionalism. This is truly a five-star office!
Read less
Posted by Chloe | January 16, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
In good hands!
I am truly grateful that I was referred to Bob Patterson when I found myself dealing with an unexpected legal situation. Bob wasted no time and worked swiftly to ensure everything was taken care of on my behalf. His experience and wealth of knowledge reassured me and made a stressful situation much less stressful. I would work with Bob again in a heartbeat.
Read less
Posted by Ross | November 9, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best PI attorney ever
Bob is one of the coolest people I've had a conversation with. He has such a colorful past and explains things so well. He is compassionate and persistent. Work with Bob... Cheers!
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Robert Patterson Review
After interviewing several lawyers I ended up selecting Robert Patterson and I so happy I did. He was caring, professional, and attentive to my case along with my personal needs. From start to finish I was confident that I was being taken care of. His assistant Wendy was also an absolute joy to work with. Both Robert and Wendy are not only true professionals but they care about their clients on a personal level. This law firm will absolutely take care of what you need and fight hard to get the job done.
Read less
Posted by Lauren | May 10, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you!
I am so happy to have been referred to Bob when I was dealing with an injury imposed by another person last year. From our initial communication through to the finalization of the settlement, Bob and his staff were very empathetic to my situation. I felt that they genuinely cared about me and the struggles I was facing. Both Bob and his legal assistant, Wendy, were proactive in reaching out to me and attending to my case. I felt that they anticipated the questions I might have and made sure I was always updated about the status of my matter. I am satisfied with the outcome and would absolutely work with this team again if ever I had a need. Thank you Bob and Wendy for your work over the last year!
Read less
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best attorney ever!
I don't know what I would have done without Robert Patterson and his team. He was recommended to me when I suddenly and unexpectedly had to hire an attorney. I did interview a few other attorneys, then decided to go with Bob and his team. It was the best decision! After our first phone conversation I knew I was in the most capable hands, and I trusted him immediately. Bob has a lot of compassion while at the same time, maintains his professionalism. He was ALWAYS available when I needed to have questions answered or didn't understand something. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and explains things very well. He kept me informed on a regular basis about the progress of my case. Having Bob as my attorney alleviated a lot of worry for me. I would definitely highly recommend him and his team!
Read less
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Exceptional, Trustworthy and Caring Attorney
I can't say enough positive things about Bob Patterson and his team. I never imagined I would find myself involved in a lawsuit and I had no idea how to choose an attorney I could trust. I am so grateful I chose Bob. I can't imagine having gone through this process without him. He was my rock! He made sure all my questions were answered (of which I had a lot throughout the process), always kept me updated on the case, checked in with me to make sure I was doing okay, explained everything to me in a very easy to understand way. He was easy to reach and always available, and worked around my schedule when we needed to schedule things. He was very accommodating in every respect. His experience, expertise and knowledge in his field is immense and I believe it is because of these attributes that the outcome was favorable. The personalized and professional care they gave my case was phenomenal. I am forever grateful and would choose Bob again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.
Read less
Posted by Yolanda | March 9, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Awesome
“I was in an industrial-type accident, and my hand was permanently injured. The injuries were serious, and they impacted my life. The accident was caused by a large corporation. My wife and I hired Bob Patterson to help us, and we’re glad we did. Bob filed a lawsuit and litigated our claims against the corporation and its lawyers. Bob is experienced and knowledgeable, and he worked hard on our behalf. He kept us informed throughout the case; he responded to our questions promptly; and he explained each legal proceeding so that we understood it. Bob handled our case in a way that gave us confidence in his skill and ability. Most important, we were very pleased with the result he achieved for us. We’re grateful for everything Bob has done for us, and we highly recommend Patterson Law to anyone who might need legal representation.”
Read less
Posted by Matt | September 2, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Compassionate Attorney and Staunch Client Advocate
Absolute professional and a stout defender of his clients. After being hit by a red light runner, Bob didn’t let the insurance companies dodge their responsibility and ensured all my bills were covered. Bob walked me through all of my legal options, and advised me on the pros and cons of pursuing legal action, recommended the best doctors to ensure full recovery from my injuries, and communicated throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Bob Patterson if you are ever in the unfortunate situation of needing an attorney.
Read less
Posted by Larry | August 27, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing Attorney
I have engage the services of Robert Patterson and his staff twice . In both cases he was successful and more importantly he was a human . His ability to communicate the complexity of the legal world to the client is a rare gift . The passion that Bob and his assistant Wendy demonstrate in Championing your case makes them seem more of your friends and protectors then attorneys that you’ve engaged . I cannot recommend them strongly enough !
Read less
Posted by Sercan | January 29, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best lawyer i have ever worked with
Robert Patterson is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is always ready to answer your questions. He is a very knowledgeable person and uses that knowledge to save hos clients time and troubles. He is very trustworthy, and he definitely knows how to build your trust in him. It was great to work with him. I highly suggest if you have been injured from a traffic accident, and don’t know what to do just ask Robert. He will give you the best information in town.
Read less
Posted by Vicki | December 4, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Awesome!
Mr. Patterson and Wendy Fritz was a pleasure to work with. Very professional, personal, caring and always informative. It was nice to see him come to my hospital room to check on my aunt and I to help with anything we needed. I cant express it enough how highly I recommend Mr. Patterson and his staff. Laken and Vicki Eoff
Posted by Michael | December 14, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I could have lived without the accident....but not he settlement.
Professional and well positioned to communicate the process and status. His legal and court reputation was enhanced our position in the local jurisdiction.
Admin staff was very supportive and willing to answer all questions and concerns.
Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.
What determines Avvo Rating?
Experience & background
Years licensed, work experience, education
Legal community recognition
Peer endorsements, associations, awards
Legal thought leadership
Publications, speaking engagements
Discipline
Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Our office has referred a number of cases to Mr. Patterson over the years. He has skillfully and successfully assisted and obtained great results for our clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I'm pleased to endorse Mr. Patterson without hesitation. I have opposed Mr. Patterson in litigation matters and I found him to be well-prepared and effective. I have also referred cases to Robert in car accident and personal injury matters and I have learned those individuals were pleased with his representation. Great advocate."