Pat McDonough

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Pat leads the sex trafficking division for Andersen, Tate and Carr, a Georgia based law firm with a national presence that has successfully recovered multiple million dollar plus judgments for clients.

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.

Sex Trafficking Litigation

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):

  • Female intake specialist to assist survivors as they make first contact
  • Therapists who are focused on clients’ emotional and mental well-being
  • Non-profits and survivors who help clients get to safety (when they’re ready)
  • Expert witnesses who have particular expertise with the defendants’ businesses
  • Attorneys (locally and nationwide) who are best-suited to create a legal strategy and represent clients in court

Honors

  • Named Georgia Super Lawyer by his Peers in Atlanta Magazine
  • AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • AVVO Rated 10/10
  • Recipient of United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Corporate Community Champion Award
  • 2018 AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
  • Speaker: Human Trafficking Awareness Town Hall, 2026

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