Patrick J. McDonough leads the sex trafficking division for Andersen, Tate and Carr. He has dedicated a large part of his life to giving back to the community, helping countless survivors with arrest records and improper charges.
Before joining Andersen, Tate & Carr, Pat was the youngest District Attorney in the state of Georgia – leading a multi-faceted team that created child advocacy centers to help victims of sexual abuse with a comprehensive approach that addressed both trauma recovery and legal representation.
An active volunteer in the community, Pat has helped to raise over a million dollars to help the homeless population – including victims of human trafficking. He has also received national attention from the news media and has been featured in leading publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, AJC and Forbes.
Attorney Pat McDonough is prepared to help sex trafficking victims and their advocates seek justice to the fullest extent of the law. With his unique legal insight and decades of experience, Pat is dedicated to bringing relief to those affected by human trafficking in and out of the courtroom.
Pat has gathered a local and nationwide team of experts to handle these very sensitive cases from inception to final judgment. The team includes (but certainly isn’t limited to):
The Gwinnett Daily Post recently featured Pat after Martindale-Hubbell recognized him with its AV Judicial Edition Preeminent Rating™. The AV® Judicial certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary.
Outside the courtroom, Pat uses his energy to advocate for the homeless population alongside the United Way of Greater Atlanta. After establishing the Gwinnett Reentry Intervention Program (GRIP), his efforts have helped to provide housing and case management services to homeless men and women who are victims of human trafficking or who have been recently released from jail. Through his dedication to the GRIP Program, Pat became the first recipient of the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s inaugural Corporate Community Champion Award. In addition, he chaired the United Way’s 4.6 million-dollar Gwinnett capital campaign, chaired their advisory board and currently serves as an emeritus board member. Pat founded and raised over a million dollars for HomeFirst Gwinnett a collaborative initiative with United Way, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and the Primerica Foundation for a strategic, coordinated approach to addressing homelessness in Gwinnett County. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of outreach for the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce.
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Indiana University
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"I was in the life for years. It never occurred to me I would even have a case. Susan Norris suggested I contact Pat. His team is great. They really understand the life. Their team is laser focused on suing hotels and web sites that profited off of people in the life. The team really cares. Everything is 100% confidential. If they file a lawsuit it is filed under Jane Doe. I trust them completely."
"At age 17 I was arrested as a trafficker, when I was really a victim. Pat’s team has taken my case and is preparing a suit against the hotel where I was trafficked. Pat’s team is a life saver."
"I have bounced back and forth in and out of the life, but this is the first time I think I will get out and stay out. I know Pat’s team is looking out for me. Anyone in the recovery world will tell you, you can trust Pat’s team. If there is a way to get compensated, they will pursue it tirelessly."
"It wasn't all about the case. I had outside problems going on and they were very supportive and helpful."
"I've been promising my kids a better future for so long, and I can actually give that to them now."
"I felt very comfortable and very safe. I definitely recommend working with them. It has been a life-changing event for me."
"Pat is a very good person to work with. At first, I was nervous, but now everything is fine—just a wonderful experience."
"Yes, it is life-changing. It has helped me a lot, and it has changed my life."
"In the beginning, it was very triggering, very scary, and emotional—like an emotional rollercoaster. I got great resources and great counseling."
"I would recommend it to anybody who has finally found their way out or is simply trying to find a way out and saw a sign somewhere looking for help. I would recommend that they take that step and definitely recommend you guys."
"I really felt heard and listened to. I really felt like you guys cared."
"I would recommend Pat McDonough and his team. They absolutely went above and beyond for me during this case. They are kind, genuine, and they really have a heart for helping survivors."
"It was absolutely worth it. It was even more worth it because I'm able to get trauma treatment and to work through some of the traumas that I've been dealing with long before I met Pat and his team."
"I think it's important that everybody gets a voice, and that's what we did—we showed everyone has a voice. And I think that was the most important part."
"Thank you so much for your excitement around pursuing civil justice. We are so very appreciative of the time, energy, and heart you are pouring into this process and we are honored to serve alongside you and your team."
"Pat and his team were instrumental in drafting legislation to fight human trafficking here in Georgia. Their efforts were tireless and passion undeniable."
"I have worked side by side with Pat over the past 3 years in human trafficking. His mission to hold the businesses accountable that profit from trafficking our young is commendable and makes a difference. This specialized team of civil attorneys are clearly top notch, but even more they are trust worthy and have the survivors best interest at heart. I recommend this team to anyone seeking compensation and justice."
"Pat was introduced to me by others deeply committed to helping survivors of sex trafficking. After meeting with Pat and others on his team, I felt confident to introduce them to survivors we serve. While their mission is to go after those in the hospitality industry who have benefited from the trafficking of others, they have also assisted our survivors with court cases and other legal issues they have. It is wonderful to have them as a partner in the fight against sex trafficking."
