Patrick McDonnell - Henderson, NV
Attorney at Michaelson Law
Litigation Lawyers in Henderson, NV
1746 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Henderson, NV 89012
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Henderson Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 04/20/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Patrick C. McDonnell is an experienced litigator at Michaelson Law, specializing in general civil and commercial litigation in Nevada’s state and federal courts. He has successfully represented clients in a wide range of disputes and has the distinction of taking a case to federal trial.
Before pursuing his legal career, Patrick was an award-winning investigative newspaper reporter and editor, a background that honed his analytical and communication skills. He graduated cum laude from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, earning a place on the Dean’s Honor List and serving as the lead articles editor for the Nevada Law Journal. Patrick was recognized with the Carl W. Tobias Award for Excellence in Writing and received CALI awards for achieving the highest grades in Pretrial Litigation, Criminal Procedure-Adjudication, and Settling Legal Disputes.
While in law school, Patrick gained valuable hands-on experience as a mediator and as a full-time extern for Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Kenneth C. Cory, where he effectively served as an assistant law clerk. He also clerked for a local personal injury firm, a national trial firm, and a general civil practice firm, preparing him for his current role as a litigator.
Patrick’s dedication to his clients and his legal expertise have earned him significant recognition, including being named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Legal Elite, and Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star.
When he’s not in the courtroom, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys playing guitar, hunting, hiking, skiing, and other recreational activities.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch | Best Lawyers, 2021 - 2024
- Legal Elite | Nevada Business Magazine, 2018, 2020
- Pulitzer Prize for Community Service | Pulitzer Prize Board, 2009
- Super Lawyer – Rising Stars| Super Lawyers, 2020 - 2023
- Top Lawyer | Vegas, Inc., 2024
- Top Rated Lawyer | Avvo, 2020 - 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About Patrick McDonnell
Included on the 2026 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada,
Las Vegas,
Nevada, 2013
Juris Doctorate
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
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William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada,
Las Vegas,
Nevada, 2013
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Non Legal Education
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The University of Texas at El Paso, 1992
B.A.
Major: Mass Communication & Print Journalism
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The University of Texas at El Paso, 1992
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Eighth Judicial District Court, State of Nevada, Extern for Judge Kenneth C. Cory, 2011
- Newspaper Editor, Las Vegas Sun and Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2002 - 2010
- El Paso Times (Gannett) and El Paso Herald-Post (Scripps-Howard), Newspaper Reporter and Editor, 1987 - 2002
Languages
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English
Published Works
Articles
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Nevada's Medical Malpractice Cap: One for All Heirs or One for Each?, Nevada Law Journal - 13 Nev. L.J. 983, 2013
Bar Admissions
- Nevada, 2013
- U.S. District Court District of Nevada
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2016
Other Affiliations
- Copyright Society of the USA, Member (Copyright Law, Intellectual Property)
- Nevada Justice Association
- State Bar of Nevada
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Contact
1746 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89012
Phone: 702-731-2333
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM
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