Patrick J. Curran Jr.

Counsel

I love being a litigator because it means I never get bored.

As a litigator in Davis Wright Tremaine's communications group, Pat Curran provides legal solutions to his clients' business problems when things go sideways. He's not afraid of the courtroom and regularly appears in state and federal courts across the country. Whether Fortune 500 companies or startups, Pat takes the time to fully understand his clients' business needs and works closely with internal stakeholders to craft legal strategies that meet those needs in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

While Pat spends a good amount of time representing tech giants that dominate the headlines, he also works with startups, mid-market companies, non-profits, and individuals. Pat is able to leverage his experience and that of his colleagues to obtain favorable results for his clients, regardless of whether he's suing the government under the Freedom of Information Act or defending a telecom giant against claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices.

Practice Highlights

Litigation

Helped defeat multiple putative class actions by enforcing arbitration provisions and has successfully defeated motions for class arbitration. Has successfully represented major technology firms in multiple individual consumer arbitration proceedings. Successfully defended major technology firms in dozens of state court bench trials over the last few years against a myriad of consumer claims.

Telecom infrastructure deployment litigation

Successfully represented cell phone and tower companies against localities in litigation under Section 332 of the Communications Act. This litigation helped the clients deploy their networks and facilities in a manner that allows for increased cell phone coverage and capacity and buildout of the country's 5G network.

Active pro bono practice

Pro bono experience has included assisting asylum seekers in gaining asylum and obtaining green cards, securing housing for indigent clients from D.C. Housing Authority, renegotiating contracts with vendors for non-profits affected by COVID-19, and representation of incarcerated individual in appeal of non-unanimous jury verdict in Louisiana. (Ongoing)

*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Admitted to Practice

Maryland, 2020
Virginia, 2013
District of Columbia, 2015
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 2014
U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 2014
U.S. District Court District of D.C., 2015
U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 2015
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia, 2016
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2017
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2017
U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit, 2019
10th Cir., 2019

Education

J.D., George Mason University School of Law, 2013
- George Mason Law Review
- Trial Advocacy Association
- Phi Alpha Delta
B.A., Georgetown University, 2008
- Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society
- Center for Social Justice – DC Reads

Memberships & Affiliations

- Federal Communications Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- Fairfax Bar Association

Professional Recognition

- Selected to a list of "Ones to Watch" in Communications Law (Washington, D.C.) by Best Lawyers, 2021-2022
- Named to "Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll" by the D.C. Court of Appeals and the D.C. Superior Court, 2017-2018, 2019, 2022; High Honors 2020, 2021

Background

- Associate, Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP, Washington, D.C., 2013–2016
- Law Clerk, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C., 2011–2013
- Law Clerk, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Washington, D.C., 2012

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