Patrick Hughes
Senior Trial Attorney
Patrick Hughes is a senior trial lawyer at Gomez Trial Attorneys, where he represents victims of serious personal injury, survivors of sexual abuse, and families coping with the wrongful death of a loved one. For over a decade, Patrick has dedicated his practice to fighting for people who have suffered catastrophic harm, holding negligent individuals, companies, and institutions accountable. His practice spans a wide range of case types, including but not limited to trucking accidents, products liability, civil rights violations, workplace and construction accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability, and no matter how complex the case, Patrick brings the same relentless preparation and attention to detail to every client he represents.
Patrick is known for his tenacious advocacy and his ability to secure meaningful results for clients facing life-altering circumstances. He has tried cases to verdict in both Pennsylvania and California courts, and he prepares every case as if it is going to trial. This approach means clients get a lawyer who is ready to fight for full and fair compensation, not one looking to settle quickly or for less than a case is worth. Patrick believes that real advocacy means listening closely to each client’s story, understanding what they’ve lost, and standing beside them at every stage, from investigation and negotiation through trial, if that’s what it takes to get justice.
Recent Settlements:
Fraternity Wrongful Death: $3,900,000
This wrongful death case involved heavily contested liability issues arising from an incident connected to a fraternity event at an Airbnb property, with the defense aggressively disputing fault. At one point in the litigation, there were over 40 defendants involved. Despite the contentious liability battle, Patrick secured a $3.9 million settlement for the family.
This wrongful death case involved heavily contested liability issues arising from an incident connected to a fraternity event at an Airbnb property, with the defense aggressively disputing fault. At one point in the litigation, there were over 40 defendants involved. Despite the contentious liability battle, Patrick secured a $3.9 million settlement for the family.
Sexual Abuse Against a School District: $2,600,000
This case involved claims on behalf of a survivor of sexual abuse against a school district, which refused to offer any settlement prior to litigation being filed. Patrick filed suit and, through strong litigation, forced the school district to resolve the case, resulting in a $2.6 million settlement.
This case involved claims on behalf of a survivor of sexual abuse against a school district, which refused to offer any settlement prior to litigation being filed. Patrick filed suit and, through strong litigation, forced the school district to resolve the case, resulting in a $2.6 million settlement.
Wrongful Death Auto Accident: $1,600,000 (Policy Limits)
This wrongful death case arose from a fatal auto incident. Patrick forced the insurance company into an early settlement, securing the full policy limits of $1.6 million within just a few months of taking on the family’s representation.
This wrongful death case arose from a fatal auto incident. Patrick forced the insurance company into an early settlement, securing the full policy limits of $1.6 million within just a few months of taking on the family’s representation.
Third-Party Workplace Negligence: $1,400,000
This case involved a serious injury sustained by a worker due to the negligence of a third party at his job site, requiring multiple surgeries. Patrick secured a $1.4 million settlement on the client’s behalf.
This case involved a serious injury sustained by a worker due to the negligence of a third party at his job site, requiring multiple surgeries. Patrick secured a $1.4 million settlement on the client’s behalf.
Day Care Child Abuse: $1,050,000 (Policy Limits)
This case involved severe burn injuries sustained by an infant at a day care center. Patrick litigated the case all the way up to the point of trial, at which point the defense was forced to pay the full policy limits of $1,050,000.
This case involved severe burn injuries sustained by an infant at a day care center. Patrick litigated the case all the way up to the point of trial, at which point the defense was forced to pay the full policy limits of $1,050,000.
Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Patrick earned his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He has been a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania since 2015 and in California since 2021.
Before joining Gomez Trial Attorneys, Patrick started and ran his own personal injury law firm in Pennsylvania, recovering millions of dollars for critically injured clients between 2015 and 2022. He also served part-time as an Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Scranton.
Outside the courtroom, Patrick enjoys traveling, golfing, basketball, and skiing.
Admitted in:
- Pennsylvania (2015)
- California (2021)
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Professional Memberships:
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- San Diego Lawyers Club