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Patricia C. Schabath

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Patricia C. Schabath concentrates her practice in the defense of physicians and facilities in medical malpractice claims.

Practice Areas

Appeals

Health Care Law

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Medical Malpractice

Physician Licensing, Staffing and Contract Disputes

Bio

Trish has over 25 years of experience representing hospitals, physicians, and healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation. Clients appreciate her subject-matter knowledge, her attention to detail, and her availability to counsel them through the stress of litigation. Her experience allows her to manage a number of cases in a complex practice area while providing hands-on, day-to-day advice and consultation to clients. She also represents physicians in defense of licensing investigations and formal licensing actions. Trish’s background also includes general civil litigation and defense of personal injury, general negligence, and legal malpractice matters.

Early in her career, Trish had the opportunity to participate in the defense of two physicians in multi-state litigation that included a four-month out-of-state trial of one matter and a two-month out-of-state trial in a second matter which together totaled over 225 days in trial. Her responsibilities during discovery in those cases included dozens of fact witness depositions, cross-examination of adverse expert witnesses, preparation and presentation of defense expert witnesses for deposition, and extensive motion practice. Her trial responsibilities involved drafting and argument of limine motions, cross-examination of multiple fact and expert witnesses, and the presentation of several defense experts.

Trish has also benefited from her experience as in-house counsel to a large academic medical center where she was involved in ground-level investigations of adverse events as part of a root cause analysis committee. In this capacity she also developed experience in release of patient information, HIPAA privacy and security, peer review, quality assessment, and risk management. Trish also led two specialty task forces charged with investigating claims in Obstetrics and Radiology designed to improve outcomes and reduce claims and authored the reports to executive and hospital leadership detailing the findings and recommendations of the task forces. In combination with other professionals, her efforts led to a 27% reduction for the organization in liability and indemnity payments that was recognized by local media. In that endeavor, Trish benefited from her communication skills in bringing together various stakeholders throughout a large and complex organization and directing everyone to a common goal.

Building on that extensive and valuable experience, since joining Kerr Russell Trish has consistently achieved successful outcomes for physician clients in diverse specialties such as internal medicine, radiology, anesthesiology, nephrology, obstetrics, and others. An accomplished writer and litigator, her successes have included securing summary disposition prior to trial as well as several no cause defense verdicts at trial. She has also participated in appeals and evidentiary hearings stemming from her medical malpractice matters.

Trish has held a number of leadership positions within the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section. She served two three-year terms on the Health Care Law Section’s governing council and served as the Chair of the Pro Bono committee for the council. Before serving on the council, she had also been Chair of the Medical-Legal section of the Substantive Law Committee, where her responsibilities included developing educational programs and speakers on current topics in health care law.

credentials

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Health Care Law Section
    • Litigation Section
  • Detroit Bar Association
    • Medical Malpractice Defense Section, Co-Chair

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Michigan

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
    • Moot Court, Brief Writing Award
  • Western Michigan University, BA
    • Organizational Communication

Insights & News

September 17, 2020

Meet Kerr Russell's Expanded Medical Malpractice Defense Team

Kerr Russell stands ready and able to handle all of your professional liability defense needs.

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity:  A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends

Kerr Russell is committed to its community, clients and people. As the world navigates through the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure you that Kerr Russell is committed to supporting our community, clients and people as effectively as we have through every other crisis our Nation has encountered over our firm’s nearly 150-year history. Our firm is fully operational: We have made sure that our lawyers and staff are able to safely and effectively serve our clients’ needs and continue operations on an uninterrupted basis. Most of our people

January 16, 2020

Patricia Schabath, Jeffery May Featured in Crain's Detroit Business

Congratulations to Patricia Schabath and Jeffrey May for being featured in this week’s Crain’s Detroit Business “People on the Move.” Both were named members (partners) of the firm, effective January 1. You can view the Crain’s piece online HERE.

January 6, 2020

Patricia Schabath and Jeffrey May named members at Kerr Russell

Attorneys Jeffrey A. May and Patricia C. Schabath were recently named members (partners) at Kerr Russell. The two were selected at the end of 2019 and their promotions are effective as of January 1, 2020.

August 17, 2018

2018 Associates Golf Outing - a good (and rainy) time had by all

Our 2018 Associates Golf Outing, held at The Links of Novi, was a smashing success and a great teambuilding experience - a good (and rainy) time was had by all.

March 29, 2018

Detroit Public Television's PBSNewsHour and Nightly Business Report to be sponsored by Kerr Russell

Kerr Russell is pleased to support Detroit Public Television, and, beginning April 2, the following spot will air during PBS NewsHour (weekdays, 6-7 pm) and the Nightly Business Report (weekdays, 7-7:30 pm). View the spot here.

February 26, 2018

Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week

Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week. The ad emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We understand the region. We know what moves Michigan. We are committed to the community."

January 26, 2018

Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services

Kerr Russell is proud of Detroit. We are proud to have had a seat at the table here since 1874. Our exceptional attorneys understand the unique challenges facing business leaders. Our legal solutions are prompt, accurate, economical, and focused around your needs in every area. We know Michigan business like the back of our hands.

January 15, 2018

Influencing the Legal Landscape - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in dbusiness

Kerr Russell introduces the third ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "Influencing the legal landscape." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We don't sit on the sidelines. We are active in industry groups and we're driving legislative change. We are leaders in the law."

December 22, 2017

Kerr Russell's health care practice updates advertising message for physician association publications, including MSMS' Michigan Medicine and MOA's TRIAD

Be on the lookout for our updated in-magazine advertising for the Michigan Osteopathic Association's TRIAD and Michigan State Medical Society's Michigan Medicine, among other publications in future months. [Design by Nikki Horn.]

December 18, 2017

Kerr Russell team makes holiday donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor, and Children's Hospital of Michigan

One of our traditions here at Kerr Russell is to hold a holiday raffle to benefit three local charities as well as to conduct a toy drive for local children. This year's raffle (many of the beautiful and festive prizes picture here) raised a record total of $3,450 which will be divided equally among three organizations: Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc., and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor.

November 30, 2017

Merry and bright ... Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season

It's a time to celebrate, reflect and remember. However you mark the holidays, we hope your days are filled with warmth and thankfulness, good times, and endless cheer. As another year draws to a close, we at Kerr Russell are grateful to you. You give purpose to our work and add meaning to our relationships. Your trust is a cherished gift. Enjoy these images as we get our offices ready to celebrate the holiday season. Design by Mandy Lark of Lark Interior Design.

November 16, 2017

Culture of Connection - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in Michigan Lawyers Weekly and dbusiness

Kerr Russell introduces the second ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "A culture of connection." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We are relationship focused. We know our people and our clients are the lifeblood of our firm."

November 8, 2017

Kerr Russell hosts Inforum's Downtown Detroit Luncheon Affinity Group to capacity crowd on November 8

Kerr Russell hosted the November meeting of Inforum Michigan's Downtown Detroit affinity group on November 8. Companies represented included Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Atlas Advisors, The Children’s Center, Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, Michigan Office for New Americas, General Motors, Nachi Robotic Systems, FranNet of Michigan, Iannuzzi Manetta and Company, Presbysterian Villages of Michigan, HAP, and AXA Advisors.

November 3, 2017

Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain's Detroit

With this month's issue of dbusiness, focused on Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, Kerr Russell launches its new brand advertising with "A Track Record of Results." Working with Identity Public Relations and Marketing, Kerr Russell's marketing team developed the creative to emphasize the firm's longstanding place in Detroit's legal and business history.

November 1, 2017

Kerr Russell ranked in the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 17 practice areas

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings.

August 21, 2017

2017 Associate Golf Outing at Links of Novi

Like many organizations, we are so dedicated to creating client value, meeting your needs, and exceeding your expectations that we may neglect to recharge our own batteries, on the way to inspiring even greater collaboration, ingenuity, and teamwork.

August 10, 2017

A culture of giving

If you want to know how a firm can thrive for over 140 years in a city that has faced considerable challenges, walk through the door of Kerr Russell’s suite on the 25th floor of the Detroit Center and get a feel for the people.

Representative Matters

Solo trial of defense of psychiatrist in medical malpractice claim involving involuntary commitment statute resulting in defense verdict after 20 minutes of jury deliberations

Involved in the defense of an Internal Medicine physician in claim from patient’s family alleging failure to perform an autopsy resulting in no cause verdict at trial

Secured summary disposition based upon lack of causation in case against radiologist alleging failure to timely communicate findings to ordering physician

Involved in the defense of a Family Medicine physician in wrongful death litigation alleging failure to diagnose and manage gastrointestinal bleed during hospitalization resulting in no cause verdict at trial

Secured summary disposition based on lack of causation in a claim against CRNA for oral injury allegedly resulting from administration of anesthesia during surgery – trial court’s grant of summary disposition upheld on appeal

Involved in the defense of an Internal Medicine physician in wrongful death litigation alleging failure to recognize and treat hypertensive emergency leading to stroke resulting in no cause verdict at trial

Involved in the defense of a Family Medicine physician in claim alleging failure to diagnose and treat meningitis leading to sever debilitation in the patient, resulting in no cause verdict at trial

Secured numerous voluntary dismissals of physicians with no payment where other Defendants settled claims

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