Patrick E. Geraghty, Esq.
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ rating
- Florida Bar Board Certified – Civil Trial Law
- Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
- U.S. District Court Mediator
- The Florida Bar (1969)
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Super Lawyers (2007, 2009 – 2016)
- Best Lawyers® - South Florida (2016)
Education
- University of Florida, J.D., 1969
- Member of Board, University of Florida Law Review, 1968-1969
- Delta Theta Phi
- Jacksonville University, B.A., 1964; Marquette University; University of Georgia
Bar Fellowship
- Lee County Bar Association
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- Calusa American Inn of Court, Emeritus Member
- Chair, Grievance Committee, 20th Judicial Circuit (1978-1982)
- Chairman, Judicial Nominating Commission, 20th Judicial Circuit (1978-1982)
- American Justice Association, Member
- National Board of Trial Advocacy, Member
- The Florida Justice Association, Member
Community
- Chairman, Coastal Advisory Commission, Lee County, Florida
- Emeritus member, Law Center Association, Board of Trustees, University of Florida, College of Law
- Chairman, Southwest Florida Chapter, Federal Bar Association (1990-1991)
- Commissioner, Florida Marine Fisheries Commission (1992-1999); Vice Chairman (1997-1998); Chairman (1998-1999)
- Chairman Pro tem, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (1999)
Mediation is a natural next step for this widely-respected Fort Myers trial lawyer who has been helping clients resolve issues and solve complex problems throughout his professional career. He’s known to most lawyers throughout Southwest Florida who value his calm resolve and methodical approach to finding common ground in dispute resolutions.
Patrick typically handles individual and class action cases involving commercial and business disputes, real estate matters, probate and estate disputes, personal injury and property damage, wrongful death, and civil rights.
