Biography

Patrick Toohey represents clients in a variety of commercial and business litigation matters.

Patrick advises on issues related to complex commercial disputes, insurance coverage, construction, product liability and mass torts, construction and real estate. He has prosecuted and defended claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of restrictive covenants. He also has handled matters related to product and construction defects, as well as claims for insurance coverage on behalf of policyholders. 

He has experience in all aspects of complex civil litigation, including pre-suit investigations, depositions, motions practice and alternative dispute resolution and has tried cases in state and federal courts.

Patrick previously practiced general civil litigation at two Baltimore-area defense firms. Prior to entering private practice, he served as a judicial law clerk to Judge Julie L. Glass in Baltimore County Circuit Court.

Patrick is a graduate of McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland and was a member of the Division I men's lacrosse team while attending The Ohio State University.

Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2016)
  • The Ohio State University (B.A., 2013)

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, 2016

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Special Honors

  • Maryland Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the areas of Civil Litigation: Defense, Employment Litigation: Defense, Insurance Coverage (2020-2024); Civil Litigation: Defense (2025)
  • Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch - Selected for inclusion in the areas of Commercial Litigation (2022-2026), Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2025-2026), and Civil Litigation – Defense (2022-2024)