Patrick M. Roney

Patrick M. Roney is a founding partner of Roney & Knupp, LLC, where he focuses his practice on real estate law, landlord/tenant representation, and business and contract matters, along with general civil litigation defense. Born and raised in the Milwaukee area, Patrick now lives in nearby Wauwatosa and remains close to the community that shaped him. His deep local roots and practical approach to problem-solving guide the way he works with clients—always focused on achieving results through clear communication, sound advice, and personal attention.

Patrick has been practicing law in Wisconsin since 2004, when he was admitted to both the State Bar of Wisconsin and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. After starting his own firm in 2009, he teamed up with Attorney Evan Knupp in 2012 to create Roney & Knupp, LLC, a firm built on integrity, hard work, and a client-first mindset.

Over the years, Patrick has developed a broad real estate practice serving a diverse range of clients. He regularly helps buyers and sellers with residential and commercial closings, drafts and negotiates leases and contracts, and handles creative transactions, including seller financing. He also represents property owners and management companies in residential tenancy matters and advises landlords and tenants on commercial leasing and property issues. Real estate agents and their clients often turn to Patrick when a transaction involves something unusual or complex, knowing he'll find a practical way forward.

Patrick's interest in the law started early—during an internship with the Wauwatosa Police Department while he was a student at Pius XI High School. He earned his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and before attending law school, he served in AmeriCorps NCCC as both an EMT and certified wildland firefighter, and disaster relief worker. Patrick went on to earn his law degree from Marquette University Law School, attending on a full scholarship.

In addition to his law practice, Patrick began serving as a lecturer in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in January 2026, teaching undergraduate Business Law, and will return to teach again in Fall 2026. Patrick is also a co-author of the Landlord-Tenant chapter of the Wisconsin Attorney's Desk Reference, a State Bar of Wisconsin book published through PinnaCLE, a role he has held since 2022.

Today, Patrick lives in Wauwatosa with his wife and three children. He remains deeply connected to the Milwaukee area and the people he serves there every day.