Clients value Patrick's dedication to offering practical solutions that align with their goals. Leveraging his extensive legal and entrepreneurial background, Patrick delivers comprehensive legal advice tailored to each client's unique needs. His business-minded approach, responsiveness, and clarity in providing concise legal guidance have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor.
With decades of experience in the real estate industry, Patrick provides legal advice to investment funds, general partners, limited partners, real estate developers, and other clients in real estate investment matters and complex transactions. He guides clients through the formation, structuring, and operation of investment funds, with deep expertise in partnership, operating, and subscription agreements. He is well-versed in regulatory compliance affecting real estate investment funds and routinely offers guidance on ongoing operational matters like investor communications and fund governance. Patrick has comprehensive experience handling all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including sales and acquisitions, financing, leasing, land use and zoning, easements, and CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions). He supports his clients through every phase of their matters.
Presentations & Events
- Moderator, "Picking the Best Investment Strategies & Assets in Today's Market," iGlobal Forum 25th Real Estate Private Equity Summit, March 2023
- Moderator, "Joint Venture Opportunities Outside of Multifamily," iGlobal Forum, Global Leaders in Real Estate Summit, October 2023
- Presenter, "Challenges Faced When Transitioning from Independent Sponsor Deals to Managing a Private Equity Fund," iGlobal Forum, 13th Independent Sponsors Summit, September 2022
- Moderator, "Opportunity Zones: What is the Impact on Investment and Economic Development in Western New York," Phillips Lytle Panel Program, May 2019
- Presenter, "Legal and Compliance Issues Related to MS4 Permits (Phase II) and Stormwater Permits for Construction Activity," Western New York Stormwater Conference & Tradeshow, April 2018
- Presenter, "Clean Water Act Citizen Suits," Environmental Law: Preserving Our Rights to the Water, Bar Association of Erie County (BAEC) CLE Event, May 2017
Highlights
- ArticleNational Mentoring Month: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier
- Press Release73 Hodgson Russ LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers List, 35 Recognized as “Rising Stars”
Press Release93 Hodgson Russ LLP Attorneys Ranked in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America