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Pat Thomas primarily practices as a civil litigator and defense trial attorney. Hardworking, dedicated and competitive, Pat assists individuals, businesses and governmental entities in claims pertaining to commercial law, contract, insurance, employment law, real estate, and personal injury.  Pat has significant experience prosecuting and defending motor vehicle accidents, as well as resolving coverage issues.  As Pat is licensed in IN, IL, and KY, he can assist clients throughout the Tri-State.  While Pat helps clients resolve legal disputes prior to litigation, he also uses his significant trial experience to advocate for his clients in the courtroom.  

Education
  • 2009: Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., B.S., Political Science, Liberal Arts and Management Program Honors Certificate
  • 2013: Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Ind., J.D.
Bar Admissions
  • State of Indiana
  • State of Illinois
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
 Recognitions
  • Selected, Indiana Super Lawyers® Magazine, Rising Star (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Selected, “20 under 40,” Rotary Club of Evansville (2020)
  • Recipient, Brown County High School, Honored Mentor Award
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Indiana University
  • Burnett-Masters Junior Scholarship for Leadership, Indiana University
  • Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition Octofinalist, Indiana University
  • Top 20 Brief Writing Honors, Indiana University
Published Cases
  • Ingram v. Diamond Equip., Inc., 118 N.E.3d 1 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018).
Professional Affiliations
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Evansville Bar Association, Board Member
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
  • Brooks American Inn of Court
  • Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy (Class of 2019)
Civic Affiliations
  • Tri-State Food Bank:  Board of Directors, President
  • Pro Bono Protective Order Project: Volunteer Attorney
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law:  Young Alumni Steering Committee Chairman
  • Rotaract Club of Evansville:  Rotary Liaison
  • Leadership Everyone: Alumnus
  • Christian Fellowship Church:  Former Youth Leader
  • Younglife, North Posey High School:  Leader
  • Younglife, Newburgh:  Former New Leader Trainer
  • Youth Resources:  Former Teen Court Volunteer Attorney
  • Younglife, Greater Bloomington:  Former Volunteer Leader
  • Brown County High School Track Team:  Former Volunteer Coach
  • Brown County High School Cross Country Team:  Former Volunteer Coach
  • Green River Kiwanis Club: Former Member