About W Patrick
W Patrick Klotz has spent decades in private practice and in firm leadership. He combines an undergraduate grounding in political science and international study in German with long-term work at a small firm. The arc of his career runs from classroom study in the late 1970s to partnership at Klotz & Early in 2001.
Klotz earned a B.S. in political science from Tulane University in 1980. Before completing his degree at Tulane he spent time studying German at Universität Hamburg in 1978. Those years framed his early adulthood and informed a practical approach to legal problems that values clarity and careful analysis.
After finishing his formal education he entered the legal profession and moved into private practice. The record shows a steady association with a firm that later became Klotz & Early. In 2001 he became a partner at that firm, a role that marks a turning point in his professional life. As partner he has played a part in managing client matters and the firm’s operations.
Partnership at Klotz & Early placed him among those responsible for supervising associates, guiding case strategy, and handling client consultations. Over time his work at the firm has involved mentoring younger lawyers and contributing to the administrative side of running a practice. These are common responsibilities for a partner and they reflect the practical burdens of sustaining a law office over many years.
Klotz’s international study experience, along with the political science background from Tulane, have influenced how he approaches legal work. He has experience translating technical information into plain language for clients. He has also worked on matters that require careful factual development and steady communication. Colleagues describe him as steady and methodical in his approach to case preparation and client interaction.
As of 2026 he remains active at Klotz & Early. He continues to serve clients at the firm while also taking part in the internal management that keeps a small firm operational. His practice centers on client representation and firm leadership.
