Associate Liz Patton

Liz Patton is an Associate Attorney with Kwartler Manus Injury Law, based in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. An experienced litigator and trial attorney, Liz brings more than a decade of courtroom experience and a strong commitment to advocating for people when they need it most.

Before joining Kwartler Manus, Liz spent her career in criminal defense, representing clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in both state and federal court. Her extensive litigation experience includes handling complex and high-volume caseloads on serious criminal matters. Throughout her career, Liz has built a reputation as a determined advocate who pays close attention to the details of every case and fights to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.

Liz also brings significant leadership experience to Kwartler Manus. For five years, she supervised pretrial and trial attorneys at the Allegheny County Public Defender’s Office. While there, she helped create and lead Project Reset, an initiative that provided free expungement services to Allegheny County residents whose criminal charges had been withdrawn or dismissed. The program reflected Liz’s belief that everyone deserves meaningful access to legal representation and the opportunity to move forward with their lives.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Liz earned her undergraduate degree in Business Finance from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2012. She went on to earn her law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, graduating cum laude in 2015 with a concentration with honors in criminal law.

Liz is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania. After graduating from law school, she made Pittsburgh her home and continues to live there with her husband and their two children.

At Kwartler Manus, Liz brings her years of courtroom experience, attention to detail, and passion for standing up for her clients to the firm’s personal injury practice.