Patrick Riddle has been a practicing trial lawyer since the 1970s in San Joaquin County, California.  Four years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, and rather than give in to it, he decided to enroll in a vigorous kickboxing program and get back into golf to stave off the symptoms.  He also began his writing career.  This year, he completed his first novel, Guardians of Justice, a legal thriller that has received a lot of acclaim.