Patrick Stokes joined the firm in 2009, with experience representing employees and plaintiff in employment and personal injury lawsuits. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was a civil engineer. His practice areas focus on the defense of healthcare providers in cases of alleged medical negligence, elder and dependent adult abuse, and civil rights violations. He also advise and represents healthcare providers and group practices in a wide range of employment-related matters including employment policies and procedures, contracts, complaints of discrimination and harassment, wage claims, employee discipline and peer review.
 
Mr. Stokes was born in Montrose, Colorado. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Davis, in 2000. He earned his Juris Doctor at Santa Clara University in 2007. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts.