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Local Ratings & Reviews (55)

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5.0/5.0

Bob has been great to work with. He has helped on a few small legal matters, and always approached each situation with compassion, patience and with a wealth of knowledge to find a thoughtful and agreeable solution...

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Fraser Kersey 2023/11/21

5.0/5.0

Bob Patterson is an outstanding trial attorney. Without hesitation, I recommend Bob and his excellent staff to anyone looking for competent, effective legal representation. I retained Bob to represent me in a...

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glenn arnett 2023/03/20

5.0/5.0

Mr. Patterson is a brilliant lawyer. He has helped me several times on different matters. He always had a prompt resolution and was very informative and helpful. He is a very nice and gregarious man.

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Robert Wright 2023/03/14

5.0/5.0

My husband and I are extremely grateful to Patterson Law for their expertise and integrity in helping us through our auto accident claim process. We could not have navigated all the complexities of the claims with...

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Debbie Heuchert 2023/01/27

5.0/5.0

I am truly grateful that I was referred to Bob Patterson when I found myself dealing with an unexpected legal situation. Bob wasted no time and worked swiftly to ensure everything was taken care of on my behalf....

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Chloe Kirk 2023/01/16

5.0/5.0

I do not have enough words to express all the positive things about Bob and his team. When we were in the unfortunate need of counsel, Bob was attentive, thorough, and caring. He had an exemplary way of...

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Lauren Duncan 2023/01/03

5.0/5.0

My mother-in-law was injured while in a Santa Barbara nursing home due to neglect. She died soon after. Bob Patterson shepherded my wife and me through the trauma and legal rigamarole to an eventual settlement. We...

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Laezer Schlomkowitz 2022/06/03

5.0/5.0

I can't say enough positive things about Bob Patterson and his team. Bob is a highly skilled and effective lawyer who works hard and achieves excellent results for his clients. I never imagined I would find myself...

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Roxanne Bellini 2022/05/12

5.0/5.0

I am so happy to have been referred to Bob when I was dealing with an injury imposed by another person last year. From our initial communication through to the finalization of the settlement, Bob and his staff were...

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Lauren Haines 2022/05/10

5.0/5.0

“I was in an industrial-type accident, and my hand was permanently injured. The injuries were serious, and they impacted my life. The accident was caused by a large corporation. My wife and I hired Bob...

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Yolanda Martinez 2022/03/09

5.0/5.0

Absolute professional and a stout defender of his clients. After being hit by a red light runner, Bob didn’t let the insurance companies dodge their responsibility and ensured all my bills were covered. Bob...

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Matthew Barrett 2021/09/02

5.0/5.0

Robert Patterson is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is always ready to answer your questions. He is a very knowledgeable person and uses that knowledge to save his clients’ time and troubles....

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Sercan Gulgen 2021/01/29

5.0/5.0

Bob took in my case and worked hard to find it a fair ending. He listened to my concerns and was readily available. His assistant Wendy was always available and had a steady hold on what was going on with the case.

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cassandra gillum-jennell 2019/07/11

5.0/5.0

This is the one lawyer you need on your side. Bob will negotiate with the insurance companies, and get you the fairest settlement possible!

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Mike Siordia 2019/07/11

5.0/5.0

Robert Patterson successfully managed a complicated multi-party, multiple-issue adversarial litigation involving real estate rental judgments, mold counter claims, and insurance company claims related thereto....

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Sandra Matson 2019/06/12

5.0/5.0

I have engage the services of Robert Patterson and his staff twice .  In both cases he was successful and more importantly he was a human . His ability to communicate  the complexity of the legal world to the...

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Larry K. 2019/05/16

5.0/5.0

I have engage the services of Robert Patterson and his staff twice . In both cases he was successful and more importantly he was a human . His ability to communicate the complexity of the legal world to the...

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Liberty Kelsey 2019/05/16

5.0/5.0

In 2007 I fell and broke my right ankle because of a dangerous situation at a retirement community. After the accident, I was treated badly by the people that owned the property. The ignored me. They made me...

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Gladys Munoz 2017/02/03

5.0/5.0

Bob deserves my highest praise. While assisting with my case he came with a no nonsense honest opinion. Along with his professionalism he was very caring and concerned about my own personal well being. I would...

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William Stanton 2017/01/18

5.0/5.0

I had a problem concerning my work and did not know where to turn. Robert Patterson listened to my problem, and helped me through the process. He did help me achieve a good result and I can say that it would not...

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JENNY LANDAW 2017/01/11

5.0/5.0

Bob Patterson deserves high praise as an attorney. He handled my personal injury case with the utmost professionalism, high intelligence, genuine caring about my condition, and an attention to details that brought...

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Ellen Goodstein 2016/12/03

5.0/5.0

Bob is a very compassionate and caring Attorney and he gets the job done. I had a wonderful experience working beside him. Although legal issues can get a bit messy, as I look back I am left with a smile on my face...

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Melodie Girard 2016/02/01

5.0/5.0

I would highly recommend this attorney for your personal injury case. My case took close to 2 years to complete and he stuck to it through the entire time and made me feel good about what was being done. Not only...

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Brian Scott 2016/02/01

5.0/5.0

A negligent neighbor caused a fire that burned my place of business almost to the ground. Mr Patterson was highly recommended to me and I was not disappointed. He pursued my suit diligently and efficiently and...

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Leo Kummer 2015/12/08

1.0/5.0

SAVE YOUR TIME AND ENERGY, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!! They accepted my case, were incredibly unhelpful and did nothing for months before sending me an email stating they decided they aren't going to take the case and...

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Jason Philpot 2023/08/11

5.0/5.0

My husband and I are extremely grateful to Patterson Law for their expertise and integrity in helping us through our auto accident claim process. We could not have navigated all the complexities of the claims with...

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Client 2023/01/27

5.0/5.0

I am truly grateful that I was referred to Bob Patterson when I found myself dealing with an unexpected legal situation. Bob wasted no time and worked swiftly to ensure everything was taken care of on my behalf....

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Client 2023/01/16

5.0/5.0

Bob is awesome! Wendy his assistant is kind and responds so fast. They won my case and always explained things in great detail. Can't recommend enough! Thanks Bob!

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Client 2022/11/09

5.0/5.0

After interviewing several lawyers I ended up selecting Robert Patterson and I so happy I did. He was caring, professional, and attentive to my case along with my personal needs. From start to finish I was...

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Client 2022/08/08

5.0/5.0

I am so happy to have been referred to Bob when I was dealing with an injury imposed by another person last year. From our initial communication through to the finalization of the settlement, Bob and his staff were...

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Client 2022/05/10

5.0/5.0

I don't know what I would have done without Robert Patterson and his team. He was recommended to me when I very suddenly and unexpectedly had to hire an attorney. I did interview a few other attorneys, then...

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Client 2022/04/29

5.0/5.0

I can't say enough positive things about Bob Patterson and his team. I never imagined I would find myself involved in a lawsuit and I had no idea where to begin looking for an attorney. I am so grateful I chose...

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Client 2022/04/28

5.0/5.0

“I was in an industrial-type accident, and my hand was permanently injured. The injuries were serious, and they impacted my life. The accident was caused by a large corporation. My wife and I hired Bob...

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Client 2022/03/09

5.0/5.0

We would absolutely recommend the Patterson Law Firm. Mr. Patterson and his legal assistant Wendy Fritz was so personable and a pleasure to work with. We loved their service and did us well. Laken and Vicki Eoff

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Client 2022/02/14

5.0/5.0

We were really pleased with Bob's attention to detail in our case. He was proactive on our behalf and quick to offer solutions as well as discuss potential outcomes. We felt very well taken care of and would trust...

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Client 2021/12/15

5.0/5.0

Absolute professional and a stout defender of his clients. After being hit by a red light runner, Bob didn’t let the insurance companies dodge their responsibility and ensured all my bills were covered. Bob...

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Client 2021/09/02

5.0/5.0

I have engage the services of Robert Patterson and his staff twice . In both cases he was successful and more importantly he was a human . His ability to communicate the complexity of the legal world to the client...

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Client 2021/08/27

5.0/5.0

Robert Patterson is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is always ready to answer your questions. He is a very knowledgeable person and uses that knowledge to save hos clients time and troubles. He...

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Client 2021/01/29

5.0/5.0

Mr. Patterson and Wendy Fritz were a pleasure to work with, very informative, personal and professional. I would highly recommend them.

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Client 2019/12/04

5.0/5.0

I have engage the services of Robert Patterson and his staff twice . In both cases he was successful and more importantly he was a human . His ability to communicate the complexity of the legal world to the...

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Client 2019/05/16

5.0/5.0

I felt I was in the right hands from the first phone contact, this team was very professional , caring and understanding . At no time did I feel at all misrepresented. I would strongly recommend this firm.

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Client 2016/10/04

4.5/5.0

Robert Patterson led me from the early stages through a long process to settlement. Medical procedures complicated the result but Bob was able to assure me that the end result would be favorable. The Admin...

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Client 2021/12/14

5.0/5.0

Mr. Patterson and Wendy Fritz was a pleasure to work with. Very professional, personal, caring and always informative. It was nice to see him come to my hospital room to check on my aunt and I to help with...

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Client 2019/12/04

5.0/5.0

Robert Patterson is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is always ready to answer your questions. He is a very knowledgeable person and uses that knowledge to save hos clients time and troubles. He...

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Client 2021/01/29

5.0/5.0

I have engage the services of Robert Patterson and his staff twice . In both cases he was successful and more importantly he was a human . His ability to communicate the complexity of the legal world to the client...

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Client 2021/08/28

5.0/5.0

Absolute professional and a stout defender of his clients. After being hit by a red light runner, Bob didn’t let the insurance companies dodge their responsibility and ensured all my bills were covered. Bob...

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Client 2021/09/02

4.0/5.0

Professional and well positioned to communicate the process and status. His legal and court reputation was enhanced our position in the local jurisdiction. Admin staff was very supportive and willing to answer...

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Client 2021/12/14

5.0/5.0

“I was in an industrial-type accident, and my hand was permanently injured. The injuries were serious, and they impacted my life. The accident was caused by a large corporation. My wife and I...

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Client 2022/03/09

5.0/5.0

I can't say enough positive things about Bob Patterson and his team. I never imagined I would find myself involved in a lawsuit and I had no idea how to choose an attorney I could trust. I am so grateful I chose...

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Client 2022/04/29

5.0/5.0

I don't know what I would have done without Robert Patterson and his team. He was recommended to me when I suddenly and unexpectedly had to hire an attorney. I did interview a few other attorneys, then decided to...

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Client 2022/04/29

5.0/5.0

I am so happy to have been referred to Bob when I was dealing with an injury imposed by another person last year. From our initial communication through to the finalization of the settlement, Bob and his staff were...

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Client 2022/05/10

5.0/5.0

After interviewing several lawyers I ended up selecting Robert Patterson and I so happy I did. He was caring, professional, and attentive to my case along with my personal needs. From start to finish I was...

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Client 2022/08/09

5.0/5.0

Bob is one of the coolest people I've had a conversation with. He has such a colorful past and explains things so well. He is compassionate and persistent. Work with Bob... Cheers!

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Client 2022/11/09

5.0/5.0

I am truly grateful that I was referred to Bob Patterson when I found myself dealing with an unexpected legal situation. Bob wasted no time and worked swiftly to ensure everything was taken care of on my behalf....

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Client 2023/01/16

5.0/5.0

My husband and I are extremely grateful to Patterson Law for their expertise and integrity in helping us through our auto accident claim process. We could not have navigated all the complexities of the claims with...

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Client 2023/01/27