Patton Law

Patton Law is represented by Keith Patton, a trial attorney with nationwide experience in complex litigation. Mr. Patton focuses on providing a balance between aggressive litigation and effective problem-solving, aiming to offer highly personalized representation tailored to each client's specific needs.

The firm's practice areas primarily involve severe injury and wrongful death cases. This includes specialized areas such as benzene exposure and leukemia, other toxic exposure cases, trucking and automobile accidents, oilfield accidents, construction accidents, aviation accidents, medical malpractice, maritime law and Jones Act claims, railroad (FELA) claims, and pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Mr. Patton has experience resolving lawsuits for individuals and families affected by severe blood and bone marrow diseases linked to benzene exposure, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the scientific and medical issues involved in such cases.

Mr. Patton represents clients across the United States, often collaborating with other attorneys on toxic exposure claims. He emphasizes the importance of timely investigation and evidence gathering in accident cases, particularly those involving commercial trucking and oilfield injuries, where significant hazards and preventable accidents can occur due to failures in planning, training, or adherence to industry standards. Success in complex litigation, as practiced by Mr. Patton, involves gathering substantial evidence, building a solid legal record, and effectively communicating medical and scientific issues to a judge and jury.

Mr. Patton earned his B.A. in English from the University of Dayton in 1998 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2001. He is admitted to practice in Texas (2001) and New Mexico (2016), as well as several U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals. He is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico, State Bar of Texas, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice.