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Patrick Jerome Derkacz

Patrick Jerome Derkacz

 
  • Insurance Claims, Personal Injury, Probate...
  • Michigan, Western District Federal court - 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
Michael J. Hamblin
Michael J. Hamblin January 24, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
He's a fantastic lawyer and has all the qualities that are a credit to our profession. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Patrick was of counsel to a law firm where I worked about 10 years ago. We've kept in touch after he and I both left that firm.

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

I referred a case to Patrick.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Patrick was of counsel to a law firm where I was employed around 10 years ago.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

First, Patrick has an extremely deep knowledge of the law. Second, he really cares about getting the best result for his client. Third, he's a very persuasive and effective attorney and gets terrific results for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Patrick knows his area of law better than anyone else I know. He's always current on the latest legal developments.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Patrick has the ability to cut through the clutter of a case and zero in on the important points. Since most of his cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, he has to be able to get right to the relevant issues of a case.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Patrick is very pleasant to deal with and his written work product is excellent.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Patrick is probably the most civil lawyer I know. I think one reason he gets such good results for clients is that he's able to build productive relationships with opposing lawyers and court staff.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Disability insurance claims, personal injury, medical malpractice, auto cases, and general litigation.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I have recommended Patrick to numerous friends and family members.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes