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    David M. Pattee

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    • Chicago
    • Office+1 312.977.4453
    • dmpattee@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    David Pattee is a litigator in our Complex Disputes group. He represents businesses and individuals in a variety of matters, focusing on the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. He leverages this industry knowledge to understand clients’ businesses and develop legal strategies tailored to their objectives.

    Practice Areas

    LitigationComplex DisputesProduct Liability, Complex Tort & Health EffectsNon-Compete & Trade Secrets

    /My focus

    My practice focuses on products liability, trade secrets and business torts and other complex commercial disputes.

    Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Disputes

    I represent clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and life sciences industries, including in complex disputes involving the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

    Trade Secret Litigation

    I advise individuals and businesses regarding trade secrets and restrictive covenants, and represent litigants seeking remedies for misappropriation of trade secrets, violations of restrictive covenants, breaches of fiduciary duties, and other business torts.

    Products Liability Defense

    I work closely with clients to craft defense strategies and have favorably resolved tort actions in jurisdictions throughout the United States. I have defended products liability claims involving medical devices and other products on behalf of manufacturers and distributors.

    Commercial Litigation

    I represent clients from a diverse range of industries in a variety of additional commercial litigation matters—from False Claims Act and tax-related actions brought by the United States, to professional liability claims and intellectual property litigation. I always put clients’ business and legal objectives first, whether advising on the early resolution of complex disputes or vigorously advocating when litigation becomes necessary.

    /Looking ahead

    The blossoming field of generative AI applications is already presenting a host of novel legal issues and potential disputes. As this technology matures, it will change how businesses operate and how attorneys practice law.

    /Admitted to practice

    Illinois
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

    /Education

    Boston University, B.A., magna cum laude
    University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude; Notes Editor, University of Illinois Law Review; Editor and National Team Member, Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition

    /Recognition

    • Received a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2025 recognition in the field of Product Liability Litigation—Defendants; listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2023
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award Recipient in Trial Advocacy

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