Partner David T. Patterson focuses his practice on construction litigation and claims, architectural/engineering, product liability, professional liability, and environmental law. David served 22 years active duty/reserve in the United States Navy and retired as a Navy Captain in JAG Corps. David has been a presenter on “Legal Issues Affecting Digital Data/BIM” and “Legal Considerations of Digital Practice/BIM” for the American Institute of Architects, Ohio Valley Region Convention, and a speaker on the topic of “Sustainability” before the American Institute of Architects, Columbus Chapter. He also serves as Counsel to the American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio and is the 2021 President of the American Board of Trial Advocates-Ohio Chapter. David is an AV Preeminent® rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell. For many years, David has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters and since 2016 has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America® including as “Lawyer of the Year” in 2023 for Construction Law. Columbus CEO Magazine named David one of its Top Lawyers 2023 in Construction Law and Litigation-Construction.
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Experience
Captain, JAGC, USNR (Ret.)
Press, Publications and Presentations
Representative Matters
More than 25 years of experience representing architects and engineers.
Counsel to the American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio.
Handles arbitration proceedings and litigation in the area of construction liability.
Defends architects and engineers in matters involving negligence, errors and omissions and indemnity agreements.
Represents clients in personal injury matters with a specific emphasis on traumatic brain injuries.
Professional Associations
Board of Governors
Member
Construction Law Committee
Member
Product Liability & Negligence Committee
President
Ohio Chapter
Member
Construction Law Committee
Honors, Awards and Civic/Community Involvement
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