Polsinelli Shughart Expands Corporate and International Capabilities With the Addition of Attorney Michael Patterson

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PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 22, 2010) Polsinelli Shughart welcomes Michael F. Patterson to the firm’s Phoenix office as shareholder in the Business Department to practice corporate law and international transactions. Patterson has lived and worked in Mexico City and Costa Rica for 10 years, both in a non-lawyer capacity and as a U.S. lawyer primarily assisting U.S. companies in managing legal needs. He reads, writes and speaks Spanish fluently. Patterson’s addition to the firm is part of a strategic move to deepen the firm’s corporate and international capabilities firm wide. Before joining Polsinelli Shughart, Patterson previously practiced at Titus, Brueckner & Berry, P.C., a boutique securities and business law firm in Scottsdale.

“The geographic reach of Polsinelli Shughart is taking my business to the next level.” said Patterson. “It’s exciting and challenging to be part of a full-service law firm that can provide my clients with tax capabilities important to international deals. I’m thrilled to be on the foundation of building a corporate practice in Phoenix.”

Patterson brings substantial experience in business and securities transactions, and securities law issues, including securities regulation, public offerings, business mergers, acquisitions and sales, private placements, going-private transactions and corporate compliance. In addition, Patterson brings a wealth of experience and practice related to international business transactions and disputes. His clients include real estate developers, advertising and media companies, infrastructure development companies, a regulatory software business, a telecom company, start-up businesses, and cross-border real estate developers in Mexico.

“This is a major development for Polsinelli Shughart in Phoenix,” said Marty Harper, the managing partner of Polsinelli Shughart’s Phoenix office. “Michael has a strong cross-border practice that can serve our international clients. His outstanding depth of corporate services allows Polsinelli Shughart to claim a premier corporate practice in the Phoenix marketplace.”

Prior to entering the legal field, Patterson worked in the financial services industry, was licensed by the Arizona Department of Insurance and was a registered representative with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (now FINRA). He also had substantial customer service experience in the utilities industry.

A double graduate of Arizona State University, Patterson received his undergraduate degree summa cum laude and his law degree cum laude where he served on the editorial board of the Arizona State Law Review. Patterson completed the Mexican Legal Studies Program presented by the University of Houston Law Center in Mexico City. He is also a graduate of the Instituto de Lengua Española in Costa Rica. He is a member of the Governor’s Arizona-Mexico Commission, the current chairman of the State Bar Securities Regulation Section and an officer of the International Section. He is also on the board (past president) of the Scottsdale Bar Association.

Patterson will be a good source for reporters working on stories about:

 Securities, and business law issues and disputes
 Corporate issues and general business representation
 New, emerging to growing business issues
 International and cross-border issues
About Polsinelli Shughart PC
With approximately 470 attorneys, Polsinelli Shughart PC (www.polsinelli.com) is a national law firm that is a recognized leader in the areas of business litigation, financial services, real estate, business law, construction, life sciences, health care, and labor and employment. Serving corporate, institutional and individual clients regionally, nationally and worldwide, Polsinelli Shughart is known for successfully applying forward-thinking strategies for both straightforward and complex legal matters. The firm has 13 offices located in Phoenix, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Wilmington, Delaware; Chicago and Edwardsville, Illinois; Overland Park and Topeka, Kansas; Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and St. Joseph, Missouri; New York City; and Washington, D.C.
 

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