Patrick W. McKee

Patrick W. McKee is a highly experienced attorney with more than 35 years of legal practice in Georgia. He serves as the manager of the Law Office of Patrick W. McKee, LLC, where he represents individuals, institutions, and organizations in complex legal matters. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, education law, probate, and employment disputes. Throughout his practice, Mr. McKee has earned a reputation for clear legal strategy, careful analysis, and dependable advocacy for clients facing high-stakes legal challenges.

Mr. McKee earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Georgia State University, graduating with distinction in philosophy. He later received his J.D. from Emory University School of Law, where he graduated with distinction and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. During law school, he served as a Research Editor for the Emory Law Journal, demonstrating early leadership and excellence in legal research.

Mr. McKee, following law school, built a distinguished career in public service and private practice. He served as Assistant Counsel to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and later as a Senior Assistant Attorney General. In these roles, he represented major public institutions and handled significant constitutional, employment, and education-related litigation. His experience allows him to guide educators, schools, and organizations through regulatory, accreditation, and governance matters with confidence.

Patrick W. McKee, in private practice, devotes a substantial portion of his work to education law, commercial litigation, employment disputes, and probate litigation. He has represented colleges, schools, nonprofits, and individuals in both state and federal courts. Through his writing, speaking, and casework, he has helped clients resolve disputes, protect institutional integrity, and navigate complex legal systems with clarity and professionalism.

Law Office Affiliations

• Manager, Law Office of Patrick W. McKee, LLC
• Former Executive Committee Member, Lawyers Club of Atlanta
• Founder & Chairman, State Bar of Georgia, School & College Law Section
• Fellow, Georgia Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgia State University
  BA in Philosophy with Magna Cum Laude

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