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Patrick Short is a trial lawyer based in Rockwall County, Texas, the county east of Dallas County with over 33 years of experience representing clients in East and North Texas in personal injury, wrongfuldeath, criminal defense, and selected civil litigation matters. Patrick is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Patrick is one of eight lawyers in the State of Texas that are double Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specializa

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