Patrick McGlashan is the founder and managing attorney of MLF. He started his legal career as an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in 2006, where he practiced general corporate law as an associate until 2011. In the eight years before he joined S&C, Patrick owned and operated a financial planning practice at American Express Financial Advisors (currently, Ameriprise Financial). He worked as a Series 7 licensed stockbroker for four years before he joined AEFA.
Patrick has unique and wide-ranging experience advising companies and individuals after years of handling various types of corporate transactions. He is a skilled advisor to his clients on ways to address issues which are pivotal to executing transactions. His experience advising individuals enables him to provide creative solutions to the complex and sometimes contradictory goals clients face.
Patrick earned his undergraduate degree from the State University College at Oneonta and his law degree, summa cum laude, from Touro Law School. He also served 6 years in the New York Army National Guard, enlisting as a private during freshman year of college and retiring as a second lieutenant 2 years after he completed his degree in Business, Economics and Finance.
Patrick maintains memberships with various bar associations. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and is a co-founder and the Chairman of Alpha Chamber of Commerce, Inc., an organization whose mission is to provide business education and networking opportunities for the benefit of American society and the African Diaspora. Jamaican born, Patrick is married, a father of two and resides in Queens, New York.
Education
- State University of New York - College at Oneonta - B.S. | Business Economics & Finance
- Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - J.D.
summa cum laude
Bar Associations
- Brooklyn Bar Association
Member Since: 2011 - current
Trusts & Estates Section
- New York State Bar
Member Since: 2007
Trusts & Estates and Elder Law Sections
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Lawyer Referral Service
Client Reviews
Working with Patrick McGlashan and his staff was a very good experience. Everything was excellent. They are the most professional people, very knowledgeable, kind and considerate. I was totally satisfied.
We can’t say enough about the professionalism, knowledge and excellent service provided by the McGlashan Law firm and attorney Patrick McGlashan. Our family needed to make some decisions for elder care for our parents, which included having our plans in order and legal guardianship assigned. ...
Patrick was referred to me by the Queens bar association. He is an outstanding attorney who is professional, smart, and excellent in client communications. In our initial phone consultation, I was impressed with how clear and succinct his questions in gathering information were, and how he created a...
Our family recently worked with Patrick McGlashan at the McGlashan Law Firm for estate planning, and our experience was exceptional. Patrick's professionalism and expertise were evident from the start. His skill in addressing my mother's initial hesitations was particularly noteworthy, creating a...
My experience with the McGlashan Law Firm was fantastic. I had a family matter involving probate and a home sale, and Detria, Patrick, and Debra guided me every step of the way. Their advice and instructions made the entire process smooth, and everything was completed in a timely manner. I am...
I needed my Will prepared and I was referred to McGlashan Law Firm, P.C. Mr. McGlashan & his assistants did an excellent job preparing my documents and I was highly satisfied with the results. This law firm is extremely professional, courteous and efficient and I would highly recommend them to any...