Patrick specialises in both criminal law and matters relating to or arising out of criminal proceedings.
Patrick has practiced for over 20 years in these areas and has extensive advocacy experience having been employed as a solicitor advocate by the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania, Office of Public Prosecutions (Victoria) and Victoria Legal Aid.
He regularly appears within the criminal trial division of the Tasmanian Supreme Court.
Patrick accepts briefs in criminal and quasi-criminal matters, including disciplinary tribunal proceedings, regulatory matters and inquests.
Memberships
- Vice President, The Tasmanian Bar Council
- Chairperson of the Tasmanian Racing Appeal Board since 2024
- Member of TASCAT (Guardianship stream) 2021-2024
- Member of Legal Professional Disciplinary Tribunal since 2019
Rockingham House
Suite 9, 46-48 George Street
Launceston, Tasmania 7250
Noted Experience
- Associate to the Honourable Justice Crawford - Supreme Court of Tasmania (2003 - 2004)
- Solicitor Advocate - Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania (2004-2007)
- Legal Team - HM Revenue and Customs (UK) (2007- 2008)
- Solicitor Advocate - Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania (2008-2010)
- Senior Solicitor Advocate - Office of Public Prosecutions Victoria (2010-2015)
- Deputy Managing Lawyer - Victoria Legal Aid (2015 - 2018)