Patrick Clyder

I am a partner in McGuireWoods LLP's Chicago office where I counsel product manufacturers and distributors in complex product liability matters and business disputes. While I spend the majority of my time in the Circuit Court of Cook County, one of the most difficult jurisdictions for defendants in the United States, I have represented clients in multiple state and federal courts across the United States. Manufacturers and distributors from a broad array of industries, including aircraft, construction equipment, fire sprinkler systems, ladders, power tools, and transformers, have turned to me to guide them through all stages of litigation, including trial. I have also has successfully resolved matters through dispositive motion, settlement, mediation and arbitration. I value pro bono service and am committed to pro bono legal advocacy through my membership in the Northern District of Illinois’ Trial Bar. Prior to joining McGuireWoods, I served as chair of the product liability practice group for a Midwestern litigation firm, where my leadership responsibilities included developing a litigation associate training program. Outside of the office, I am an avid hockey fan and still play. I also helped manage my son's mite team last season after gaining valuable experience as a volunteer coach for Blackhawks Special Hockey from 2010-2018. I also look forward to serving as an assistant coach for my daughter's softball team this year. I reside in Chicago's North Center neighborhood with my family.