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ABOUT Patrick J. Boland III

Patrick is a member of the Professional Liability Department where he focuses his practice in municipal liability, civil rights law, commercial litigation, as well as the defense of architects and engineers and various professionals in errors and omissions cases.

Patrick has concentrated in civil litigation throughout his career, representing various insurance carriers and their insureds. He also has experience litigating premises liability, and products liability matters.

In 1991, Patrick earned his B.S. from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then went on to attain his juris doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey, in 1994.

Patrick is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania State courts as well as in the United States District Court for both the Middle and the Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania. In addition, he is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Patrick spends his time in the community as a boys basketball coach at his alma mater, Scranton Preparatory School. He serves as the co -chairman of the Patricia Henrich Memorial 8th grade CYO Basketball Tournament and shares the remainder of his time as a soccer, basketball and baseball coach for Abington Heights Youth Sports Leagues. Patrick also serves as a member of The Scranton Preparatory School Alumni Board of Governors.

Honors & Awards

BV Distinguished Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell

Year Joined

2005

Results

Obtained Summary Judgment on Behalf of a Police Officer in a Civil Rights Action

Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation
May 11, 2017

The plaintiff had complained to the police about her ex-husband violating a protection from abuse order. After investigating, the police determined that no PFA was in effect, and they arrested the plaintiff instead of her former husband and charged her with: (1) tampering with public records or information; (2) false reports to law enforcement authorities; and (3) unsworn falsification to authorities. Following a preliminary hearing, the court dismissed the charges against the plaintiff.

Summary Judgment for Police Department and Police Officer Accused of Using Excessive Force

Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation
May 11, 2017

The plaintiff was detained by police following reports of an individual with a gun riding an ATV near an old amusement park. The plaintiff appeared to be fleeing police on his ATV when he turned into a parking lot. After dismounting the ATV, the plaintiff was placed on the ground and handcuffed. A firearm was then discovered. After a brief investigation, it was determined that the plaintiff was not the individual sought by police. Although he was initially cited, the charges against him were withdrawn.

Thought Leadership

Classes/Seminars Taught

Ensuring Local Governments Comply with the Law April 24, 2019, Scranton, PA

Handling the Police Liability Claim, February 22, 2011, Scranton, PA

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Areas of LAW

  • Professional Liability

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