Patrick A Costello

In his two decades of practice, Patrick Costello has worked on a variety of complex commercial and business litigation matters, but he specializes in construction law. In addition to being a seasoned litigator with trial experience, he is also a trained and certified mediator and commercial arbitrator, and he seeks claim solutions through settlement talks and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) whenever possible. Patrick is laser focused on providing remarkable, cost-effective counsel in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey courts.

Patrick’s matters, include construction defect claims, mechanics’ liens, payment disputes, breaches of contract, unjust enrichment claims, professional liability of architects and engineers, warranty claims, bids claims, violations of consumer protection laws, delay claims, and insurance coverage disputes.

He also advises construction clients on preparing construction contracts, purchase order terms, modified American Institute of Architects (AIA) forms, releases, and settlement agreements. He provides advice on developing claim-handling strategies during projects as well.

Patrick has represented contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, construction managers, sureties, and public and private owners, including large universities, school districts, condominium associations, and research institutions.

Before joining Dailey LLP, he practiced for almost thirteen years at a boutique firm that focused on construction law. He also spent several years practicing corporate and commercial litigation at a large law firm, where he represented clients in all Delaware courts and in various state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

After earning his juris doctorate, Patrick clerked in the Court of Common Pleas of Pike County (PA) and in the Delaware Superior Court for now President Judge Jan R. Jurden.