Sean P. Patrick

Sean P. Patrick is a skilled attorney with extensive experience representing businesses, investors, and professionals in complex legal matters. His practice focuses on business law, partnership and shareholder disputes, construction law, employment law, trade secrets, regulatory compliance, and intentional torts. With a strong background in law and business, he is known for his ability to build effective legal strategies and negotiate favorable outcomes for his clients.

Sean earned his law degree from the University of Illinois Chicago Law School after completing his undergraduate studies at Davidson College. His legal experience includes serving as a legal clerk for Arbitrators of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he gained valuable insight into financial regulatory matters and dispute resolution. His deep understanding of regulatory compliance enables him to assist businesses in navigating complex legal frameworks while minimizing risk.

Sean is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Sean represents clients in both state and federal courts. His legal expertise extends to litigation, arbitration, and regulatory compliance, ensuring businesses remain protected in an evolving legal landscape.

Sean P. Patrick is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, staying at the forefront of the latest legal developments in Illinois and beyond. Known for his commitment to legal excellence and strategic advocacy, Sean is a trusted business attorney for corporate governance issues, construction disputes, employment law matters, and regulatory compliance challenges. Whether representing clients in complex business litigation or providing proactive, preventive legal counsel, he delivers practical, results-driven strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and risk profile.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Managing Partner, Rifkind Patrick LLC
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Davidson College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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