Patrick Silloway | Litigation Attorney

Education

Mercer University School of Law

J.D., 2015, summa cum laude, George Waldo Woodruff Award of Excellence, Managing Editor, Mercer Law Review, Brainerd Currie Honor Society, American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence
University of Georgia

B.A., History and B.A., Political Science, 2012, magna cum laude, with High Honors

Bar Admissions

Georgia, 2015

What previous experiences, prior to your work at Balch, influence your practice?

I spent the early years of my career clerking for federal judges, first with Judge Homer Drake of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia and then with Judge Daniel Manion of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The exposure to issues and arguments and the example of those giants of the law and pillars of their communities has been invaluable in my practice in and out of the courtroom.
What do you find most exciting about your work?

A large part of my practice is handling critical issues and appeals, which has led to working in numerous practice areas. These include consumer-debt, personal injury defense, bankruptcy, and general business litigation. Whatever the case, my goal is to efficiently analyze and resolve complicated legal questions and identify effective solutions for clients.

Select Matters

Consumer Woodworking Summary Judgment: Obtained summary judgment for the defendant in a products liability case in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon involving a serious injury resulting from misuse of a consumer woodworking machine.
Wrongful Foreclosure Appeal: Successfully defended the dismissal of a wrongful foreclosure action and other orders on behalf of a national mortgage servicer in multiple appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Georgia Supreme Court Amicus Curiae Brief: Authored amicus brief to the Georgia Supreme Court on behalf of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association in Johns v. Suzuki Motor Corp., successfully arguing Georgia's apportionment statute applied to products liability cases.
Bond Default Litigation: Represent indenture trustees concerning the default of multi-million-dollar bond offerings related to senior-living facilities.
COVID Regulation Landlord/Tenant Dispute: Obtained summary judgment for a commercial landlord in a breach of contract action against a restaurant tenant who sought to terminate its lease as a result of the COVID regulations.
$15 Million Wrongful Death Verdict: Provided legal-issue assistance to a multi-firm trial team, including arguing for and against motions for directed verdict, in a two-week jury trial in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida resulting in a $15 million verdict win.
Civil Rights Cert Petition: Filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court seeking review of an Eleventh Circuit opinion granting qualified immunity in a First Amendment case.

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Credentials

Education

Mercer University School of Law, J.D., 2015, summa cum laude, George Waldo Woodruff Award of Excellence, Managing Editor, Mercer Law Review, Brainerd Currie Honor Society, American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence
University of Georgia, B.A., History and B.A., Political Science, 2012, magna cum laude, with High Honors

Courts

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2019
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2019
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, 2019
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 2019
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia, 2021
Supreme Court of Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals
Superior and State Courts of Georgia

Bar Admissions

Georgia, 2015

Professional Affiliations

Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Vice-Chair, Amicus Curiae Brief
Committee
The Federalist Society, Immediate Past President, Atlanta Young Lawyers Chapter

Awards & Accolades

The Best Lawyers in America^®, Ones to Watch, Appellate, Commercial Litigation

Community Involvement

Knights of Columbus

Clerkships

U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Honorable Daniel A. Manion
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia, Honorable W. Homer Drake, Jr.