Attorney Profiles


Jeffrey D. Patterson 
Las Vegas, Nevada
Partner
Director
phone (702) 436-2600
(866) 642-2600 (Toll Free)
fax (702) 436-2650
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JEFFREY D. PATTERSON received his undergraduate degree (with honors) from the University of Michigan in 1978. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1981 and was admitted to practice in the State of Nevada that year. From September 1981 to December 1982, he was a Nevada Deputy Attorney General. From January 1983 until the creation of this firm, he was an associate with the law firm of Smith, Goold & Kotchka working mainly in the fields of corporate, commercial real estate and bankruptcy law. As a director of Goold Patterson Ales & Day, he has continued his commercial real estate and corporate practice and also represents landlords and creditors in bankruptcy matters.

Areas of Practice:
75% Commercial Transactions
20% General Business Law
5% Bankruptcy
Commercial Real Estate
Bar Admissions:
Nevada, 1981
U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 1982
Education:
University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 1981
J.D.


University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1978
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major:  Economics


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Nevada Eviction Law, National Business Institute, 1995 - 1997


Nevada Eviction Law, Lorman Education Services, 2000 - 2001


Commercial Real Estate Leases, Law Seminars International, 1996


Professional Associations and Memberships:
State Bar of Nevada, 1981 - Present
Member


Clark County Bar Association, 1981 - Present
Member


American Bar Association
Member


Past Employment Positions:
State of Nevada, Deputy Attorney General, 1981 - 1982


Smith, Goold & Kotchka, Associate


Pro Bono Activities:
Clark County Legal Services Mentor Program, 2000
Fraternities/Sororities:
Psi Upsilon