Woolcock Patton Information

With over 30 years experience as a Trial Lawyer in Federal and State Courts, Woolcock Patton offers excellence in presenting effective cases at trial and in negotiating favorable settlements for our clients. Woolcock Patton’s approach is to put their clients in the best possible position. Based on their experience and in depth understanding of how courtroom decisions are made, Woolcock Patton explores all legal options available to their clients. Woolcock Patton works closely with each client to: 1. Identify all the evidence needed for a case; 2. Explore case strengths and weaknesses; 3. Develop potential courtroom strategies; 4. Realistically assess the chances of winning or losing; 5. Clearly identify the client’s options; 6. Guide the client so that each is fully informed of all their options and is in control of the decisions that will affect their lives; and 7. Maximize the benefit and minimize the risk in each case. Having started his career as a Prosecutor—first at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in the City of New York and then at the United States Attorney’s Office in Newark New Jersey — Mr. Patton gained an intimate understanding of the methods and practices of his adversaries, thus enabling him to more effectively fight for his clients and prepare their defenses.