Our Team

Patrick was born and raised in Southern California. After earning Bachelor of Arts at the University of California, San Diego, and law degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, in San Diego, Patrick worked for one of San Diego’s largest estate planning firms where he gained extensive planning experience. The opportunity to help clients plan for their future while breaking down complex legal concepts and strategies in an approachable manner is what initially drew him into the practice of law.

In 2014, Patrick and his family moved to Reno, Nevada to be near their extended family while raising their children in the Sierras. Patrick joined the faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he handled complex immigration matters for university faculty and staff from around the world.

In 2019, Patrick joined a busy complex litigation practice in Reno, where he practiced estate planning, contested trust and probate litigation, immigration, and complex commercial litigation. Patrick's ability to stay calm and focused has helped him resolve even the most tensely contested matters in favor of his clients. Patrick particularly focused his practice on issues involving breaches of fiduciary duty and improper use and abuse of funds. He has gained tremendous experience in all facets of litigation over the years with larger firms, but innately loves being part of his team at Tallac Law who are not just friendly but approachable and share his passion for helping people in a collaborative manner.

At Tallac Law, Patrick concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of estate planning trust administration, and probate and trust litigation. From careful and intentional planning, to resolving unforeseen disputes that arise along the way, Patrick has vast experience in all areas involving trusts and estates. He assists clients throughout California and Nevada.

In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, getting outdoors as often as possible, reading, and playing guitar.

Chad A. Pace is a skilled litigator and experienced trial attorney. He began practicing law in Northern Nevada in 2013 and has built a reputation for courtroom advocacy. Chad was a prosecutor from 2016 to 2021 and has tried more than 100 cases through decision. His practice at Tallac Law focuses on commercial litigation.

Chad is a published author. His articles on 6th Amendment Constitutional rights, witness intimidation, and professional ethics have been published in Nevada Lawyer, Prosecutor Magazine, and Communiqué, the Clark County, NV Bar Association magazine.

Chad is giving back. Chad volunteers on the board of directors at the food pantry in Lyon County, Nevada. He participates in the Washoe County Law Library’s ask-a-lawyer program and serves as the conflict prosecutor for the City of Fernley, Nevada.

Chad is an avid skier Before practicing law, he taught skiing at Palisades Tahoe ski resort in North Lake Tahoe and at Mt. Hutt in Methven, New Zealand. He can often be found on Stagecoach chair at Heavenly Ski Resort or in the backcountry with his husky, “Squid.”

Areas of Practice

• Civil Litigation

• Ski Resort Defense

• Real Estate Law

• Construction Law

Bar & Court Admissions

• Nevada

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• California

• U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada

Education

• Penn State Dickinson School of Law, University Park, Pennsylvania

  • VIS International Arbitration Moot Court

  • Center for Immigrants Rights Clinic

  • Student Law Clerk, Centre County Court of Common Pleas

• Penn State University

  • B.A.

  • Major: History & Philosophy

  • Minor: Law & Liberal Arts