Associate

Patrick D. Sears, Jr.

Before joining Bush & Ramirez, Patrick gained valuable experience practicing in plaintiff’s business litigation and insurance defense for several national carriers, handling first and third-party auto and homeowners’ claims, premises liability cases, and general liability matters from inception to trial.

About Patrick

Overview

Patrick attended the University of Houston, where he graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the policy debate team. Patrick then completed his Doctor of Jurisprudence at the University of Houston Law Center. During law school, Patrick advanced in mock trial competitions, served as Treasurer of the Black Law Students Association, and was a student member of the Faculty Appointments Committee. Furthermore, Patrick clerked for The Honorable Judge Fredericka Phillips in the 61st Civil District Court of Harris County in Houston, Texas. In this experience, he continued broadening his professional skillset in civil litigation and applying his passion for advocacy to affect positive change.

Associations and Memberships

  • Houston Bar Association
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • Houston Lawyers Association
  • State Bar Section Memberships
    • African American Lawyers
    • Insurance Law
    • Business Law
    • Criminal Justice
    • Construction Law

Education

  • University of Houston – B.A. Political Science and Philosophy
  • University of Houston – Doctor of Jurisprudence

Admissions

  • Texas State Courts
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas