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Patrick Sorek's strength as a litigator derives from his extensive experience with the inner workings of the Pittsburgh Federal Courthouse during eight years as a senior law clerk, where his responsibilities included drafting nearly 500 decisions for a wide range of cases.
Last year Pat completed Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training offered through the U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Division. Having successfully completed the course, Pat is now available through the Court’s ADR program website as a third-party neutral for services including arbitration, mediation and early neutral evaluation. He can also assist our existing clients in drafting and designing ADR provisions for inclusion in transactional documents, and in designing internal ADR processes to avoid litigation.
Academics
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, (LL.M.)
University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1984)
Princeton University (B.S., 1981)
Admitted to Practice
All Courts, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Professional Experience
Trial attorney, U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.
Handled cases on behalf of U.S. cabinet and other agencies, including the White House, FBI, CIA, NASA, HUD, and the Departments of Commerce, State, Justice and Treasury
Attorney-adviser, Legal Advisers' Office of the State Department, Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal
Professional and Community Activities
Member, Allegheny County Bar Association | 