Patrick Arthur Palace

Patrick A. Palace leads Palace Law, a firm dedicated to workers' compensation and personal injury cases, based in Gig Harbor, Washington. From 2013 to 2014, he was the President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). His leadership extends to the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP), where he has been a member since 2014 and currently serves on the Executive Council.

Patrick co-chairs the 21st Century Lawyer committee of the NCBP and led the WSBA Future of the Profession Committee from 2013 to 2015. His governance experience includes serving on the WSBA Board of Governors (2008-2011) and the Washington Association of Justice Board of Governors for nine years. He was also the WSBA Treasurer from 2010 to 2011.

In 2016, Palace Law was honored by the Law 500 as one of the top 100 firms nationwide for its growth and innovation. Patrick received the inaugural “Service to the Legal Profession Award” and has been recognized by the “National Trial Lawyers” as one of the Nation’s Top 100 trial lawyers. Additionally, he has been named among the “Top Attorneys in Washington.”

Patrick has produced and moderated two television programs, “The Peoples Law School” and “LawTalk,” which aim to educate consumers on legal rights and the justice system. A total of thirty-three episodes were created.

Beyond his legal career, Patrick is committed to yoga and meditation, often writing and speaking on mindfulness and the future of the legal profession. He recently ventured into winemaking with Sunken Cellars, offering a 2016 vintage that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño, and an Italian red blend, “Tesoro Rosso.” Patrick is also a devoted father who enjoys music, wine, and yoga.