Santa Barbara law firm founder and senior partner Patrick McCarthy is a prominent civil trial attorney practicing in civil and business litigation, personal injury law, medical malpractice defense, equine-related matters and litigation, products liability, homeowners and nonprofit associations, insurance defense, disabilities, administrative law, and governmental defense. McCarthy & Kroes fully understands the complexities of legal claims and effective methods to efficiently resolve… Show more Santa Barbara law firm founder and senior partner Patrick McCarthy is a prominent civil trial attorney practicing in civil and business litigation, personal injury law, medical malpractice defense, equine-related matters and litigation, products liability, homeowners and nonprofit associations, insurance defense, disabilities, administrative law, and governmental defense. McCarthy & Kroes fully understands the complexities of legal claims and effective methods to efficiently resolve them. We take a practical, analytical approach to each case, from personal injury to business litigation and real estate to sexual abuse, in order to develop a highly personalized strategy tailored to your unique needs. Whether you need assistance recovering compensation for medical bills because of a car accident or help negotiating a business contract, we provide innovative problem-solving techniques — and we never hesitate to take a case to trial if that is what is necessary. Reported Cases: Marks v. Lyerla, 1 Cal. App. 4th 556, 2 Cal. Rptr. 2nd 63 (1991); Geffcken v. D'Andrea, 137 Cal. App.4th 1298, 41 Cal.Rptr.3d 80 (2006) Show less