Patrick H. Strong is a Sports Attorney in the Firm's Birmingham office and works with Russ Campbell in the Firm's Sports Group, Balch Sports. His practice focuses on representing collegiate and professional coaches as well as professional athletes.
Russ and Patrick represent some of the most respected coaches in the country, including:
· Gene Chizik - Auburn University (HC)
· Larry Fedora - University of North Carolina (HC)
· Sonny Dykes - Louisiana Tech University (HC)
· Mark Hudspeth - University of Louisiana (HC)
· Garrick McGee - UAB (HC)
· Bryan Harsin - University of Texas (Co-OC)
· Ray Tanner - University of South Carolina Baseball (HC)
· Todd Monken - Oklahoma State University (OC)
· Joe Whitt - Green Bay Packers
· Vic Koenning - University of North Carolina (DC)
Patrick is also a registered agent, certified as a Contract Advisor by the National Football League Players Association and has experience working with players selected in the MLB Draft, NFL Draft and those who come into the League as Undrafted Free Agents. In addition to negotiating player contracts, Patrick regularly develops pre-Draft training programs for players and counsels players on the business side of things as well, ensuring Balch Sports clients are prepared for life, both on and off the field.
Before focusing exclusively on the Balch Sports, Patrick spent several years in the Firm's Litigation practice and has significant legal experience in the courtroom. Patrick regularly handled cases involving electrical accidents, property disputes, motor vehicle accidents, and lead-based paint claims. Additionally, Patrick was involved with the Firm's Joint Use practice, assisting with representing investor owned utilities with regulatory matters before the Federal Communications Commission.
Professional Activities
· Registered Agent (Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas & North Carolina)
· National Football League Players Association, Member, Contract Advisor
News
May 09, 2008, Patrick Strong gives CLE to the BBA Small Firm Section
Publications
September 2008, Ex Parte Flowers: The Alabama Supreme Court's Most Recent Decision Shaping the Work-Product Doctrine.
Teresa G. Minor, Patrick H. Strong
Speaking Engagements
April 15, 2011, Sports Law