Patrick Kilgore

Patrick Kilgore is an attorney with Rocky McElhaney Law Firm whose practice focuses on personal injury matters. With more than 30 years of legal experience, he represents people injured through negligence and has handled cases through settlement and jury trial. His background includes years of injury litigation and earlier prosecutorial work, giving him experience evaluating evidence, preparing contested cases, and presenting claims in court.

Kilgore received a Special Honors Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and attended Southern Methodist University Dedmon School of Law. His academic background in psychology and law supports careful analysis of testimony, evidence, and the human consequences of serious injuries. That training complements his litigation experience when he evaluates claims, prepares witnesses, and develops arguments for clients seeking compensation.

Kilgore began his career as a felony prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office before moving into injury practice. He has been licensed in Kentucky since 1988 and Tennessee since 1996. Before joining Rocky McElhaney Law Firm in 2017, he spent about 15 years with another personal injury firm, building substantial experience with negligence claims and courtroom litigation.

Patrick Kilgore brings long-term trial and personal injury experience to clients dealing with the consequences of negligence. His work combines the perspective of a former felony prosecutor with decades representing injured people in civil claims. He prepares cases for negotiation and trial, evaluates disputed facts and damages, and uses his litigation background to pursue practical legal solutions for clients facing significant physical and financial losses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Texas at Austin
  Special Honors Degree in Psychology

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