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Danny Patterson

Danny D. Patterson, Jr. Attorney

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Danny D. Patterson, Jr. is a seasoned trial attorney who represents financial institutions, insurers, and global corporations in complex, high-stakes litigation. His practice centers on financial services and securities enforcement, insurance defense, and labor and employment disputes—matters where precision, discretion, and strategic insight are essential.

Known for his clarity under pressure and relentless preparation, Danny has earned a reputation for delivering sharp, decisive advocacy in courtrooms, boardrooms, and across negotiation tables. With over a decade of experience, he routinely manages litigation involving multimillion-dollar exposures, regulatory scrutiny, reputational risk, and enterprise-level decision-making. Clients rely on him to quickly assess risk, distill complexity, and develop tailored litigation strategies that align with their business priorities.

Danny has successfully defended national financial institutions in securities enforcement actions before the SEC and FINRA, led the defense of Fortune 100 insurers in high-value claims litigation, and counseled major corporations through sensitive internal investigations, executive transitions, and labor and employment disputes involving discrimination, retaliation, and wage-and-hour allegations.

Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Danny practiced at a globally recognized Am Law 100 firm and served as in-house litigation counsel for a Fortune 100 company—experience that gives him a unique ability to view legal issues through both operational and strategic lenses.

A calm force in high-stakes environments, Danny is known for his command of fact-heavy litigation, leadership in cross-functional legal teams, and unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and client trust.

“Excellence isn’t accidental—it’s the result of aiming high, preparing relentlessly, and holding yourself to an unwavering standard of integrity. That’s the kind of advocate I strive to be every day.”

Experience

  • Represented national financial institutions in federal securities enforcement actions and regulatory investigations, providing strategic legal guidance and managing complex responses to inquiries by the SEC, FINRA, and other oversight bodies.
  • Defended Fortune 100 insurance providers in high-exposure commercial disputes involving catastrophic loss, alleged coverage bad faith, and regulatory impact, leading litigation strategy and coordinating expert analysis across jurisdictions.
  • Advised global corporations on sensitive labor and employment matters, including internal investigations into workplace misconduct, C-suite departures, and claims involving race, gender, and disability discrimination, retaliation, and wage-and-hour violations.
  • Led litigation teams through large-scale discovery and pretrial phases, argued dispositive motions in state and federal courts, and contributed to favorable outcomes in cases involving reputational risk and multimillion-dollar stakes.
  • Served as in-house counsel to a Fortune 100 company, overseeing national litigation portfolios, managing outside counsel, and advising senior leadership on litigation risk, corporate exposure, and internal governance