As Managing Partner of DBL Law, Patrick leads the firm with a focus on delivering practical, business-minded legal counsel and a consistent client experience across the organization. He works closely with the firm’s attorneys and leadership team to support growth, develop talent, and keep DBL Law aligned around what matters most to its clients and communities.
In addition, Patrick practices in the areas of Banking & Commercial, Business & Transactional, Government Advocacy & Economic Development, and Real Estate. He is admitted to practice law in both Kentucky and Ohio and has successfully represented clients in a variety of matters involving public-private partnerships, banking and public financing, infrastructure development and construction, and healthcare and insurance regulation.
Prior to joining DBL Law, Patrick served as legal counsel to the Secretary of the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, where he oversaw capital projects, property management, procurement, and financial management. In 2011 and 2012 Patrick served as Chief Deputy Attorney General to Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway. As Chief Deputy, Patrick was responsible for daily operations, including criminal and civil investigations and enforcement actions.
Patrick serves on the Boards of the Horizon Community Foundation, the Life Learning Center, the Baker Hunt Foundation, Covington Life Science Partners, Inc., dba LifeSciKY (a life science incubator lab located in Covington, Kentucky), the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and First National Bank of Kentucky.
Patrick and his wife Michelle reside in Covington, Kentucky.
- Real Estate Law –Best Lawyers in America (2024 – 2026)
- Children in Action Award –The Children, Inc. (2016)
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Northern Kentucky Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Member, Life Learning Center, Board of Directors
- Member, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, Board of Directors
- Member, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
- Member, Kentucky Bankers Association Bank Counsel Division
- Former Member, Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
- Member, Learning Grove Little Children. Big Impact. Capital Campaign
- Co-Chair, Monica Hughes Children’s Fund benefiting Children Inc., Co-chair
- Member, Leadership Kentucky Class of 2003
- Former Member and Chair, Gateway Community and Technical College Nominating Commission
- Former Trustee, Covington Latin Board of Education
- Former Member, Senior Services of Northern Kentucky Board of Directors
- Former Member, Family Services of Greater Cincinnati Board of Directors
- Former Member, Kenton County Library Foundation Board of Directors
- Former Chairman, Kentucky Democratic Party
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- State of Ohio
- J.D., University of Kentucky, 1994
- B.B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1990
