Patrick has extensive experience representing banks, commercial lenders, developers, landlords, tenants, condominium associations and individuals in commercial real estate transactions, commercial finance transactions, business sales and acquisitions and corporate formations. The firmâs leading Land Use & Zoning practice informs and enhances Patrickâs transactional practice. Patrick also represents individuals in the purchase, sale, lease, and refinance of personal homes. His practice includes providing legal services to a wide range and full spectrum of clients and individuals in the negotiation of sensitive business issues and personal matters for individual and business clients.
Patrickâs background as in-house counsel benefits his practice as local Connecticut counsel for regional and national developers, landlords and business owners on commercial real estate transactions, and commercial finance transactions. Patrick is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and is valued by clients for his responsiveness, efficiency and the practical, business-oriented legal advice he provides to clients.
Patrick has taught the Legal Considerations class for Sacred Heart Universityâs Brewing Science course since 2021.
Fairfield County Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association
New York Bar Association
Real Estate Finance Association
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Best LawyersÂź â Real Estate Law, 2020-2025, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2024-2025, Litigation: Real Estate, 2024-2025
Ranked in Chambers USA Guide – Real Estate, Connecticut, 2022-2024
Rising Star, Connecticut Super LawyersÂź – Real Estate, 2009-2016
Represented municipality as special co-counsel in the acquisition of waterfront peninsula including negotiation of contract, condemnation easement, zoning, title, environmental and development issues.
Represented client in sale of multiple commercial real estate parcels, 1031 and reverse 1031 exchange and purchase of percentage of 120 million commercial real estate parcel.
Represented client in acquisition development and designation of multimillion dollar family estate.
Represented automotive operator as local title and zoning counsel in resale of portfolio of properties and acquisition of new commercial real estate parcels.
Represented client as local title, real estate, zoning and urban development counsel in sale of $90 million apartment building.
Represented client as local counsel in $40,000,000 refinance and drop and swap 1031 exchange on New York City development parcels and âair rightsâ transfers.
Represented client as local counsel in $40,000,000 refinance and drop and swap 1031 exchange on New York City development parcels and âair rightsâ transfers.
Represented client in creation of a commercial âair-rightsâ condominium for 600,000 +/- square retail mall.
Represented client in the acquisition, zoning, condominium creation and financing of urban redevelopment parcels which included approximately $75,000,000 of equity and financing.
Represented client in the division and sale of residential waterfront lots totaling $17,500,000 in created value.
Represented client in a commercial land exchange involving multiple commercial and residential parcels resulting in the creation of affordable housing and an expansion of private hospital facilities.
Represented bank in $15,000,000 refinance and condominium conversion of 410+ unit apartment complex.
Represented bank in a $10,500,000 credit facility involving a local restaurant group and real property.
Represented client in the lease of a 60,000+/- sq. ft. office building.
Represented client in the lease of approximately 38,000+/- sq. ft. warehouse space.
Represented clients in the acquisition and assemblage of land and multifamily properties for zoning purposes totaling over $40,000,000 in the aggregate which resulted in the expansion of a local civic park.