Patrick C. Anderson
Founder, Attorney, &
Chief Ghostwriter
EXPERIENCE
Over $100 million in jury verdicts in 19+ years of trial experience as an attorney and in supporting roles.
38 jury trials with 25 to verdict and 11 verdicts over $1 million
Over $60 million in settlements, including 17 settlements over $1 million
Writer and ghostwriter of hundreds of briefs, motions, and pleadings
Experienced in circuit courts throughout Illinois, in federal court, in the Illinois Appellate Court, and in the Illinois Supreme Court
Speaker and author for continuing education manuals, legal newsletters and blogs, and community newspapers
Member of the American Society of Legal Writers
Founder of Juris Writer
ADMISSIONS
Licensed to practice law in Illinois, 2011.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
EMPLOYMENT
Attorney at Shannon Law Group, Chicago, Illinois (2020-2023)
Attorney at Healy Scanlon, formerly The Healy Law Firm, Chicago, Illinois (2011-2020)
Law Clerk at The Healy Law Firm, Chicago, Illinois (2004-2011)
Banker at First Midwest Bank, Plainfield, Illinois (2003-2004)
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois (2007-2011)
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, Class Rank: #1
Awards for academic excellence in Illinois Litigation, Advanced Civil Procedure, Advanced Writing for Civil Litigation, and Legal Writing
Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois (2002-2006)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, with Honors,
Active in the American Mock Trial Association
Member of the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Catholic Honors Society
Plainfield High School, Plainfield, Illinois (2001)
11+ years as a personal injury and trial attorney for:
Automobile and large truck collisions
Construction
Premises liability
Products liability
Medical malpractice
Nursing home
Insurance bad faith
Police procedure
Workers’ compensation
Catastrophic injury
Wrongful death
Traumatic brain injury
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
American Bar Association
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
Appellate Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
Scribes – American Society for Legal Writers
Legal Writing Institute
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2016-2019
Leading Lawyers Emerging Lawyer 2015-2019
FOUNDING JURIS WRITER
Ever since his first appellate court brief helped turn a $0 recovery into a near half-million settlement by obtaining reversal of a jury verdict a products liability case, Patrick has proven time and again that effective writing can change the fate of a case. Inspired by that first appeal, Patrick has devoted his career to refining his writing skills to deliver arguments that get results for his clients.
Patrick has worked in every role from law clerk to lead attorney during his career. He has taken cases from initial investigation all the way through argument before the appellate court. His background, both as a lead attorney and in supporting roles, has exposed Patrick to the diverse styles and tactics of some of Chicagoland’s top trial attorneys, affording him a unique perspective on litigating and trying cases. Patrick’s extensive trial experience has honed his adaptability and resourcefulness, which allows him successfully navigate the uncertainties of litigation and manage the unpredictability of trial.
In 2023, Patrick formed Juris Writer a solo practice to focus on writing and researching complex issues to drive meaningful outcomes for attorneys and their clients.
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