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I have published two books on Alternative Fee Arrangements. Alternatives Fees for Litigators and Their Clients was published by the American Bar Association in 2014. My first book, published in May 2010, is Alternative Fee Arrangements: Value Fees and the Changing Legal Market

Founding partner of litigation firm representing business clients in complex commercial disputes using alternative, non-hourly fees whenever possible. Recognized five times as a Client Service All-Star MVP by BTI Consulting, and Valorem has been named to the Client Service A-Team six times by BTI. Accomplished trial lawyer, strategist and efficiency champion.

In addition to his work at Valorem Law Group, Pat is one of the principals at ValoremNext, a platform that focuses on the “what next?” phase of legal development. For corporate law departments, the challenge is how to address the "more with less" challenge presented by the modern business environment. The challenge is to diminish legal spend by preventing the issues that traditionally have caused an impact on all phases of corporate life, including the bottom line. Spearheaded by former FMC Technologies General Counsel Jeff Carr, who demonstrated the success of the prevention model, ValoremNext focuses on prevention and best practices for legal departments globally.In addition, ValoremNext helps law firms better compete in the modern environment. Most clients demand non-hourly fees on some matters, and law firms need to be able effectively complete using non-hourly billing to win new business. Valorem as recognized by inside counsel as one of 22 firms worldwide "Best at Delivering AFAs," and we share the secret sauce firms need to embrace to be successful in the modern environment.

Senior Litigation Partner, Member of Firm Management Committee

As Chair of ICA's Board, I helped the agency's staff look at its functions in a more businesslike manner to ensure contributors were getting maximum return on their contributions.

Began as an associate and advanced to capital partnership. Served as Marketing Partner for the firm from1995 to 2000. Litigation practice involved post acquisition disputes, complex product liability and mass tort work, competition issues and standard commercial disputes.