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Patrick T. Barone

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  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, White Collar Crime
  • Illinois, Michigan
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
William C. Head
William C. Head July 30, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Patrick is a leader in the legal community in Michigan and nationally. All prior comments add up to excellence. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Handled felony case together in Michigan. See information below.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I was brought in as co-counsel on felony OWI. Made several appearances on case.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2007
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Thoroughly knowledgeable on Michigan laws, which was essential to getting excellent outcome.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Author of two legal books on drunk driving law, one is a national treatise.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Have heard him speak at seminars and have read parts of his books.

Communication Skills: Excellent

See the previous answers. Expert on impaired driving law and trial attorney.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Top reputation in the legal community. No bar complaints. Have referred many MI clients

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
OWI-DUI, criminal defense
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Document Review
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Excellent person and lawyer
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko July 20, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Patrick Barone wrote the book on Michigan DUI defense! He has brilliantly assisted me in representing my Indiana clients with Michigan issues. We have referred clients to each other for many years. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Patrick and I have similar practices in adjacent states (Michigan and Indiana).

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Since I practice in Northern Indiana, I have many clients with Michigan licenses or issues.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Patrick and I have been referring clients to each other since around 2005 or so.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Patrick would accurately and effectively brief me or my Indiana client on Michigan issues, and likewise would clean up problems for my Michigan resident clients in their home state.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

All you need to know is that Patrick LITERALLY "wrote the book" on Michigan DUI defense! In fact, I keep several copies on the bookshelf of my South Bend office!

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Again, Patrick wrote the book when it comes to Michigan drunk driving defense. His analysis is impeccable, and is relied upon by his peers.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Whenever Patrick has addressed issues in his field, the principles are delivered in a manner that is clear and easily understood.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

In my dealings with Patrick, we have represented the same client in different but related issues. He has always maintained client confidentiality, and assisted me in diligent representation.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
DUI and related Criminal and Administrative matters.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes