team-member

Patrick Neil Wartan

Chicago, IL

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

Patrick Wartan concentrates his practice in the areas of food and beverage, general corporate and securities matters, and commercial real estate. Food and BeveragePatrick is the chair of Taft’s Food and Beverage Practice Group. He has extensive experience in counseling multi-unit restaurant / bar operators on matters relating to financing arrangements, liquor licensing, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate governance. With a background in the foodservice industry, he works with his clients to foster their growth by strategically overseeing all aspects of their operations to ensure that they are on path to success. His business acumen and operational knowledge allow him to be a partner to his clients rather than just a legal advisor. Patrick has handled food and beverage matters in jurisdictions ranging coast to coast. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor at Kendall College and teaches a course on Hospitality Law. He serves on the advisory council of the Illinois Restaurant Association.General Corporate and SecuritiesPatrick serves in a role as outside general counsel to businesses of all sizes. He advises and represents a wide variety of businesses in a full range of legal matters, including, business formation, funding, acquisitions, business transactions, employment concerns, contract disputes, commercial litigation and negotiations. In addition, Patrick is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent and teaches a legal writing course. Patrick was named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2016 and 2017. He was elected to serve on the General Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, State Bar of California, and American Bar Association.About TaftWith 9 offices, over 400 attorneys, and a proven track record of experience since 1885, Taft offers breadth and depth of legal services coupled with a trusted business perspective to help our clients reach their goals.

Practices Areas

Business

Litigation

Language

English

Contact

Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2800Chicago, IL, 60601

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

RD
August 25, 2015

I've talked with Patrick several times on the phone concerning an upcoming deal and he dispensed practical advice each time. We met face to face last week. After our meeting my impression was one of quiet, confident, competence. A good complement to my own personality. Patrick comes highly recommended by a well regarded acquaintance and I look forward to writing the five star review.

RD
August 25, 2015

I've talked with Patrick several times on the phone concerning an upcoming deal and he dispensed practical advice each time. We met face to face last week. After our meeting my impression was one of quiet, confident, competence. A good complement to my own personality. Patrick comes highly recommended by a well regarded acquaintance and I look forward to writing the five star review.