Pat is an attorney and a Founding Partner of Tyson & Mendes, a national insurance defense firm, headquartered in San Diego. His specific practice areas include defending against construction litigation, personal injury, insurance coverage and professional liability.

Previously a partner with Gordon & Rees – where he served as director of the construction and insurance groups – Pat joined forces with Bob Tyson in 2002 to form Tyson & Mendes. He graduated cum laude from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in History, and went on to earn his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of San Diego School of Law.