Patrick W. Durick
 pwd@pearce-durick.com
As a litigation specialist for over 25 years, Pat has continuously provided his clients with skillful, ethical, and aggressive representation. Well respected in his field, Pat has had an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell for over 20 years. He has been named a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyer Publication as well as a “Best Lawyer” by the Best Lawyers of America for 10 years. Chambers USA 2007 cited Pat for his “perfect judgment” and “seasoned character.”
Practice Areas
Professional Profile
Education
- United States Air Force Academy (B.S. 1964)
- Creighton University (J.D. 1972)
Admissions
- State Bar of Nebraska - 1973
- State Bar of North Dakota - 1974
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit - 1975
- U.S. Supreme Court – 1989
- U.S. Tax Court – 1979
Recognition, Activities & Memberships
- Captain, USAF, 1964-1970
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert Denny, U.S. District Judge, District of Nebraska, 1973-1974
- Member, 1981-1992 and Chairman, 1989-1991, U.S. District Court of North Dakota Federal Practice Committee
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, Medcenter One Health Systems, 1991-
- Burleigh County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group, United States District Court, District of North Dakota, 1990-1997
- North Dakota Supreme Court, Commission on Gender Fairness in the Courts, 1994-1996
- North Dakota Pattern Jury Instruction Committee, 1991-1997; Chairman, 1996-1997
- North Dakota Supreme Court, Gender Fairness Implementation Committee, 1997-
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