Chuck Patterson has extensive experience in complex litigation and has tried over 100 cases to a verdict before a jury and over 30 cases to the court. Mr. Patterson's extensive litigation practice has included a wide variety of civil and criminal cases. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Diplomat of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Mr. Patterson has lectured on trial practice subjects for local and state bar associations, the American Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the International Association of Defense Counsel and the California Bankers Association. He has published in various publications and has authored a Chapter in both Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts and Successful Partnering Between Inside and Outside Counsel, both published by West Publishing.

Prior to joining Morrison & Foerster, Mr. Patterson served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of Lillick & McHose prior to its merger with Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP, and has served as the Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee of Pillsbury.

Mr. Patterson served as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer in the Republic of Vietnam in 1967 and 1968.