PATRICK A. PALACE is the owner of Palace Law and Palace Personal Injury Law Group. Palace Law is workers' compensation firm and Palace Personal Injury Law Group is a firm dedicated to personal injury matters. He is and has been a partner in a number of joint ventures with tech companies developing new tools for lawyers.
Patrick was the President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) 2013-2014. He is a member of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP)(2014-present) that prepares and trains Bar leadership nationwide. He recently completed terms serving on the NCBP Executive Counsel 2018-2020. He also Chaired the 21st Century Lawyer NCBP committee which produces monthly national webinars for bar leaders.
He currently serves on the ABA Center for Innovation Board and on the Data Standards Committee which is tasked with creating the standards by which legal innovation shall be measured.
In the Washington Bar he chaired the WSBA Future of the Profession Committee 2013-2015. Additionally, he served on the WSBA Board of Governors from 2008 – 2011, the Washington Association of Justice Board of Governors for 9 years and was WSBA Treasurer 2010-2011.
Patrick has presented at the Clio Cloud Conference, AVVOs Lawyernomics, the ABA TechShow, NCBP Annual and Midyear Conventions, and regularly presents at webinars and seminars at the local, state and national levels.
He has been interviewed on podcasts by Bob Ambrogi, the Lawyerist, Lawsome, Clienting, The Paralegal Voice, multiple podcasts on Legal Talk Network’s “On the Road”, Jeena Cho’s “The Resilient Lawyer”, and “Two Men and a Mic” podcast and more. He has aired on over 60 podcasts. He regularly writes for legal publications including ABA GPSolo Magazine, NW Lawyer, and other magazines.
Since 2001, Palace Law has been chosen by Law and Politics Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”. Patrick was the first recipient of the “Service to the Legal Profession Award”, selected by the Lawfirm 500 as one of the top 100 firms nationwide for its growth and innovation and by the “National Trial Lawyers” as one of the Nation’s Top 100 trial lawyers. He was also named as one of the “Top Attorneys in Washington.”
Patrick produced and moderated two television programs: “The Peoples Law School" and "LawTalk". These programs provide consumers with information about our legal system and their rights and remedies. Thirty-three programs were produced.
Patrick is a dedicated practitioner of yoga. He writes about mindfulness and speaks nationally of the topics regarding the future of the legal profession, data metrics, the state of legal regulation, practice management and life balance
Finally, in 2015, Patrick opened a winery, Sunken Cellars, whose vintages include Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño and an Italian red blend (“Tesoro Rosso).()
Patrick is also a proud father who has a tendency to listen to his music (while drinking wine, and sometimes practicing yoga) louder than his three non-rocker children would like.
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Twitter: @palacelaw
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Posted by Kristine | August 12, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I have contacted Palace Law on numerous occasions during my 8-year long case with L&I. In the past they told me that they could help when and if my time loss stopped. My time loss has now stopped and I call them back and they said that my case is too complicated. They do not want to take it on. I am ...
Posted by Melissa | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Steven Pyle is an absolutely fantastic lawyer! He not only fights LNI relentlessly, but he also genuinely cares about his clients. I am continually impressed with his ability to track my current state of recovery and to navigate the difficult waters of LNI. When I was initially injured I fought LNI a...
Posted by Eric | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Patrick Palace took my case several years ago after I tried to handle it on my own. My case was an extremely difficult case, but I soon found out how all my issues were taken care of. The Palace team were always very helpful and friendly. I listened to Mr. Palace and not once was given wrong advi...
Posted by Dee Gonzales | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Brian from Palace law has been excellent to work with. He's been very very informative, he's helped us with everything we needed and simplifies it so that we can understand everything that's going on. So far it's been a real pleasure working with them.
Posted by Dennis | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I am submitting my review more so as a testament to how Patrick Palace supported me: After six years Patrick gave me and my family something more the any monetary amount could do, Patrick lifted a cloud on my combined injuries by obtaining a Life Pension (transferable to my wife on my death). We...
"Patrick wears many hats, and wears them well. His impressive legal and medical mind allows him to be a strong advocate for his clients. He fights for what he believes in and constantly strives to improve the system."
"Patrick is one of the best attorney's I have had the pleasure of working with. He cares deeply for his clients and is a dedicated advocate. It doesn't hurt that he also loves fishing and heavy metal!"
"Awesome Attorney. Would recommend Patrick to anyone that needs efficient and effective legal services."
"Pat's a nice guy who also happens to be a great lawyer. He's thoughtful and deeply engaged in the civic and legal communities."
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Peoples Law School Television Series, Comcast Cable Television
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Washington State Bar AssociationWSBA Independence of Judiciary Blue Ribbon Task Force
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Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationVP: CLE Committee
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Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Commitee
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Washington State Association for JusticeWSAJ Board of Govenors (9 Elected Terms)
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American Bar AssociationWA State Delegate to the National ABA/YLD General Assembly
1999 - 2000
Washington State Bar AssociationLaw Day 2000 Committee Member
1999 - 2000
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationLiaison to the WSBA Board of Governors
1999 - 2000
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationWSTLA Board Member: 6th District Representative
1999 - 2000
American Bar AssociationMember Solo and Small Firm Committee
1998 - 2000
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-Chair: Peoples Law School (Statewide)
1998 - 2002
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationPublic Affairs Committee Member
1998 - 2004
Washington State Association for JusticeChair: Pierce County Peoples Law School
1998 - 1999
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationChair: Speakers Bureau
1998 - 1999
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember of the Superior Court Liaison Committee
1998 - 1999
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
1998 - 2000
Washington State Bar AssociationPublic Legal Education Workgropu Taskforce-Appointed Position
1998 - 1998
American Bar AssociationWA State Delegate to the National ABA/YLD General Assembly
1997 - 2007
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationTPCBA Convention Planning Committee
1997 - 1999
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
1997 - 1998
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident-Elect
1996 - 2000
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
1996 - 1996
American Bar AssociationWA State Delegate to the National ABA/YLD General Assembly
1996 - 1999
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationCLE Committee Member
1996 - 1999
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1996 - 1998
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers DivisionTrustee TPCBA-YLD Board
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1995 - 1997
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1995 - 1997
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1995 - 1997
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association-Young Lawyers DivisionChair: Continuing Legal Education Committee
1995 - 1996
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1995 - 1997
Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
1995 - 2004
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1993 - 1997
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1992 - 2000
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