Thomas R. Patterson
About Thomas R. Patterson
Thomas R. Patterson is a lawyer based in Rochester, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Thomas R. Patterson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Patterson Dahlberg
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Rochester, MN
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