Patti's practice is primarily the defense of all types of civil litigation. She defends physicians, nurses and other health care professionals in medical malpractice cases, as well as licensing, disciplinary and credentialing matters. She also defends personal injury and wrongful death actions, including automobile accidents, premises liability, products liability, construction, real estate, and insurance coverage disputes. She also regularly defends developers, real estate agents and brokers, and insurance agents. Patti has had many jury trials throughout the state, has litigated in the appellate courts and has argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. 

Patti is a Court Commissioner and performs wedding ceremonies and presides over supplemental hearings. She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Defense Counsel and the Dane County Bar Association. She also formed a group called "Lawyer Moms" several years ago comprised of working women attorneys with children. Patti is a grader for the Wisconsin Bar Exam, and has graded the "Best Brief" competition for the University of Wisconsin Law School. She has also been a judge for Moot Court competitions. 

Effective July 1, 2016, Patti is Chair of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. This section focuses on the state of the law for civil litigators, tracks legislation and other matters of concern and policy in Wisconsin. 

Patti was selected as a "2012 Woman in the Law" by the Wisconsin Law Journal. This award recognizes women in the state who have achieved success in their field, and have paved the way for other women lawyers. 

Patti has been voted by her peers in the legal community as a "Superlawyer" from 2012 through 2016. In 2013-2015, she was placed on Superlawyers "Top 25" list for Top 25 Madison lawyers, and Top 25 Wisconsin Women Lawyers.