Patrick is Co-Chair of the Construction Practice Group and the former Managing Partner of the Denver Office. He is seasoned trial attorney and represents owners, builder/vendors, developers, declarants, general contractors and design professionals in all aspects of construction projects.

He has deep experience in a wide array of claims, including:

• construction and design defect
• breach of contract and indemnity
• recovery and subrogation
• constructive changes, delay, acceleration and lost labor productivity
• differing site conditions, defective specification

Patrick's experience extends from the simple to the most complex multi-party disputes. He has been instrumental in early disposition of cases through motions and effective settlement negotiations, saving clients significant legal expenses. Through negotiations, mediation, trial and arbitration, Patrick has obtained favorable results to resolve claims and disputes throughout Colorado, and in New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Patrick is also regularly involved in the drafting and negotiating of construction agreements and architectural and engineering contracts. Among his clients are several of the nation’s largest homebuilders, as well as developers, general contractors, regional and custom builders, and REITs and capital providers in the senior living and housing arena.

Insurance

As a result of his experience in litigating some of Colorado’s largest residential construction defect lawsuits, Patrick is frequently sought out by construction professionals for advice on risk avoidance, insurance coverage and risk management strategies. He has a wide range of experience with claims under general liability policies, professional liability policies, commercial property policies, builders’ risk policies and excess insurance. He has successfully represented clients in negotiating and resolving multimillion-dollar general liability, property damage and builder’s risk claims.