Patrick Fowler's practice concentrates on complex litigation and trial work, primarily in defending companies facing product liability litigation (automotive, marine, consumer and industrial products, food safety) involving catastrophic injury or property damage, along with commercial, environmental and intellectual property disputes. He is experienced in counseling product manufacturers regarding state, federal and industry safety regulations, voluntary standards and recommended practices, as well as providing advice regarding on-product warnings, product information manuals, safety recalls and warranty language.
Pat's practice is nationwide, as he has taken numerous state and federal court cases to trial in Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. He also has experience with managing and coordinating discovery and litigation on a national basis for several large clients. Pat chairs the firm's Electronic Discovery Committee.
In addition to his law practice, Pat is actively involved in the Arizona legal community. He is the immediate Past President of the Board of Directors of Community Legal Services, Inc., the largest non-profit pro bono legal services organization in Arizona. In addition, since 1992 he has been on the Advisory Committee of the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Since 2006 Pat has served on the State Bar of Arizona’s Standing Appointments Committee.
Education
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1988)
- National Moot Court Team
- National Appellate Advocacy Team
- University of Kansas (B.A., Molecular Biology, 1983)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
- United States District Court, Western District of Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
- Appointments Committee, Member
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
- Maritime Law Association
- American Boat and Yacht Council
Representative Presentations & Publications
- What E-Discovery Costs Are Recoverable?, Co-Author, DRI Today (August 10, 2011)
- Crafting a Defensible Electronic Discovery Plan, Presenter, Nevada State Bar CLE, Las Vegas, Nevada (April 2011)
- Ethics and E-Discovery, Presenter, Corporate Counsel Forum, Phoenix, Arizona (March 2011)
- The "Good Company" Defense, Presenter, Surf Expo, Orlando, Florida (September 2010)
Professional Recognition & Awards
- Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education (2010)
- Exceptional Service Award, Volunteer Lawyers Program (2004)
- Pro Bono Lawyer of the Month, Volunteer Lawyers Program (September 2003)
Community Involvement
- Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Advisory Committee, Member (1992-present)
- Advisory Committee, Chair (2005-2010)
- Community Legal Services
- Board President (2010-2011)
- Executive Committee Member (2007-present)
- Board Member (2006-present)
- Boy Scouts of America
- Merit Badge Counselor
