Patrick P. Devine
Patrick P. Devine
Partner in Charge of Schererville Office
He/Him
"As a dedicated problem-solver, I believe that litigation is about much more than winning a case—it’s about helping clients proactively manage and minimize a wide range of risks in a reasonable and cost-effective way."

Patrick P. Devine
Partner in Charge of Schererville Office
He/Him
"As a dedicated problem-solver, I believe that litigation is about much more than winning a case—it’s about helping clients proactively manage and minimize a wide range of risks in a reasonable and cost-effective way."
About Patrick
Patrick has nearly 30 years of experience defending public and private entities in high-exposure professional liability, commercial general liability, accident, and construction matters. An experienced trial attorney, his clients include physicians, attorneys, accountants, architects, realtors, and insurance agents and brokers facing malpractice, errors and omissions (E&O), and related claims. Patrick also maintains a strong business litigation practice focused on commercial disputes and fidelity claims.
He defends cases arising from construction accidents and defects, trucking incidents, fire losses, hotel losses, theater claims, premises liability, transportation events, and other serious matters. Patrick assists insurance clients with examinations under oath (EUO), special investigation unit (SIU) matters, and first-party and subrogation claims, including those alleging bad faith and unfair claims practices. He also works with Indiana businesses on commercial transactions and real estate issues.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- The court ruled in favor of our client, rejecting the plaintiff’s claim that negligence during a colonoscopy caused a bowel perforation requiring further surgery, including a colostomy and reversal. Chaffins v. Kauffman, 995 N.E.2d 707 Ind. Ct. App. 2013
- Our client prevailed against claims of breach of contract, fraud, and rescission related to the sale of a luxury lakeside residence. Breeden v. Hoffmeister-Repp, 941 N.E.2d 1045 Ind. Ct. App. 2010
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2024 – 2026
- DePaul University College of Law, CALI Award, Advanced Trial Advocacy; Order of the Coif
Credentials
Education
- DePaul University College of Law, JD, with honors, 1996
- Indiana University School of Business, BS, 1992
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Indiana
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Patrick regularly provides in-house client presentations and continuing education seminars on insurance industry-related issues.
A selection of Patrick's presentations includes:
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Malpractice - Top Ten Traps," Chicago, Illinois, February 27, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "Defending the Traumatic Brain Injury ("TBI") Case - The Objective vs. The Subjective," American Educational Institute and Society of Claims Law Associates, Virtual Event, October 12, 2022
- "Law Firm Best Practices: A Legal Malpractice Defense Lawyer's Wish List," The Business of Law Seminar, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF), Indianapolis, Indiana, December 12, 2017
- "The Three-Way Relationship Between Insurer, Insured and Assigned Counsel: Ethics and Malpractice Issues," West LegalEdcenter, Webinar, May 27, 2016
Events
Healthcare Alert
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - June 2013, Jun 10, 2013
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - August 2013 Edition, Aug 21, 2013
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - July 2012 Edition, Jul 2, 2012
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Patrick Devine Appointed Partner in Charge of Hinshaw's Northwest Indiana Office, Jan 22, 2019
Webinar
- Defending the Traumatic Brain Injury ("TBI") Case – The Objective vs. The Subjective, Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Interests
Did you know...
Married for more than 25 years and with two children, few things give Patrick as much satisfaction as spending time with his family, whether attending church or school activities or rocking out at a concert together.
Community/Civic Activities
- Anna C. Gamble Charitable Foundation, Senior Advisor
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Patrick regularly provides in-house client presentations and continuing education seminars on insurance industry-related issues.
A selection of Patrick's presentations includes:
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Malpractice - Top Ten Traps," Chicago, Illinois, February 27, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "Defending the Traumatic Brain Injury ("TBI") Case - The Objective vs. The Subjective," American Educational Institute and Society of Claims Law Associates, Virtual Event, October 12, 2022
- "Law Firm Best Practices: A Legal Malpractice Defense Lawyer's Wish List," The Business of Law Seminar, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF), Indianapolis, Indiana, December 12, 2017
- "The Three-Way Relationship Between Insurer, Insured and Assigned Counsel: Ethics and Malpractice Issues," West LegalEdcenter, Webinar, May 27, 2016
Events
Healthcare Alert
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - June 2013, Jun 10, 2013
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - August 2013 Edition, Aug 21, 2013
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - July 2012 Edition, Jul 2, 2012
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Patrick Devine Appointed Partner in Charge of Hinshaw's Northwest Indiana Office, Jan 22, 2019
Webinar
- Defending the Traumatic Brain Injury ("TBI") Case – The Objective vs. The Subjective, Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Patrick's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Aug 17, 2023
101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Webinar
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Defending the Traumatic Brain Injury ("TBI") Case – The Objective vs. The Subjective

Press Release
Jan 22, 2019
Patrick Devine Appointed Partner in Charge of Hinshaw's Northwest Indiana Office