Mr. McCall has been in practice since 1983 and is board certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Specialization (minimum legal and trial experience is required to be certified, and there are only about 1,200 attorneys so specialized out of 200,000 attorneys in the state).
An attorney who takes pride in representing his clients, Mr. McCall is always prepared for the intricacies in each of his cases. In fact, he structures the handling of each case by accounting for the basic principles that influence the outcome. Such a system includes having a working knowledge of the facts, laws, judge, and abilities of his adversary. According to Mr. McCall: "In any successful conclusion of a case, an analysis and anticipation of the parties' attitudes and expectations must be considered. Certainly the cost, complexity, and the time the case stays in the legal system are predicated on what the parties are looking for."
As a married father with a blended family of seven children, Patrick McCall brings a special level of empathy and understanding to this emotionally trying field of law. Being a part of a blended family gives him significant insight as to how blended families affect custody and other legal relationships. That coupled with his patience, experience, and understanding of the law makes him one of the most successful family law attorneys in Orange County.
Mr. McCall has also appeared on television and was an adjunct law professor for 13 years. And while he approaches his clients' personal needs with understanding and assurance, and addresses their legal concerns with honesty and integrity, it is his assertive handling of their cases that consistency yields a favorable outcome.
Mr. McCall's legal experience and personal compassion for others also extend beyond the courtroom. He is extremely active in the area of domestic violence, and for several years has been a lecturer and adviser for Human Options, an Orange County shelter for battered women. He is considered an expert in the area and is a strong advocate for education on this subject.
In addition, Mr. McCall is a commercial and instrument-rated pilot licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration and is the proud owner of a highly complex aircraft. "Having my pilot's license and my own plane makes it easy for me to accept cases throughout California," he explains.
Patrick McCall and his highly skilled professional staff offer each client a rare level of legal expertise and personal attention, characteristics sometimes lacking in the field of family law. McCall says: "I know the law and courtroom procedures extremely well, unlike a lot of other attorneys who think they have the ability to shoot from the hip. Many attorneys who are not specialists try to represent their clients and are often unprepared in court. One thing I do in every case is strategize from the beginning and keep the client fully aware of their options."
Certified Family Law Specialist and a commercial pilot. Is it any wonder Patrick A. McCall has been described as a Renaissance man (a person with a wide range of interests and expertise)? McCall can claim such a title with ease-he wears his many hats well.