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Pat partners with businesses and individuals to successfully complete their real estate and construction projects. He focuses on how best to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities. Pat regularly represents:
• Landlords and tenants leasing commercial and industrial space
• Buyers and sellers of commercial and residential property
• Developers and other property owners seeking zoning approval
• Condominium and residential neighborhood associations as general counsel
• Businesses and individuals in disputes regarding their real estate or construction projects
• Owners and operators of environmentally contaminated sites facing enforcement action
• Commercial and residential contractors in construction liens and disputes
• County drain commissioners as general counsel
Pat shares an intense interest with his clients in improving the quality of construction developments. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and can lead you through the evolving legal requirements relating to green building. Pat also frequently helps entrepreneurs and small businesses with their start-up needs through a variety of economic development organizations, including StartGarden and Pure Michigan Business Connect. Pat’s practical approach helps swiftly solve legal issues so that his clients can focus on what they do best.
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Acquired: 1998
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55 Campau Ave NW Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Posted by Tim | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Patrick reviewed our existing construction contracts. He had a vast amount of knowledge to contribute. Once reviewed, he did a great job explaining what was lacking and what needed to be revised. He also did a great job explaining the WHY of the recommended changes. He was very thorough and adde...
Posted by Stefan | July 21, 2014
We have a lease termination issue that required swift reaction. Patrick is extremely responsive and - from our layman's perspective - very competent and pragmatic. He also follows through and remains available for follow up questions without having "the meter running" at all times. While the issue is...
Posted by Stefan | June 27, 2014
We came to Patrick with a lease termination and debt liability issue looking for a qualified opinion and guidance for next steps. Patrick has been extremely responsive and knowledgeable (at least for legal laymen like us). At no point he tried to make the issue bigger or more complicated than it was ...
Posted by Nolan | June 21, 2014
Attorney Patrick Drueke and his firm have provided me with a high level of professionalism and service. Patrick is currently representing me in a commercial Real Estate commission dispute in which I'm very pleased with the progress and direction of the case. As a new Real Estate broker I'm thankfu...
Posted by Ben Thompson | October 11, 2011
Patrick Drueke is my attorney. You have my highest recommendation to contact Pat today. In the last two years I can think of three situations where Pat's counsel was critical to a successful outcome for all sides. One was a commercial lease. One was helping us revise terms to win a construction a...
"I had the opportunity to work with Patrick on an insurance defense matter. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge, hard work and abilities. His client was well represented throughout the litigation. I would absolutely endorse this lawyer."
"I know Pat personally and strongly believe that he is an excellent real estate attorney with high ethics and professionalism. I endorse."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was on a file with Pat representing the other side in a contract dispute that we arbitrated. I felt he did an excellent job for his client, and was fair and ethical with me and my client. Top notch job."
"Pat was exceptionally professional in my dealings with him. While a vigorous advocate for his client, he also displayed a great deal of integrity in his representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Patrick as opposing counsel in a business dispute. Patrick demonstrated a common sense approach to solving a problem, and the case was resolved without the necessity of filing suit."
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2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation, State Bar of Michigan
2012
Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2009
LEED AP, United States Green Building Council
2009
Commercial/Residential Certification, Green Advantage
1998
Top Ten Brief Writer, Wayne State University
1995
Cum Laude, Albion College
1998 - Present
Shareholder, Rhoades McKee, PC
1996 - 1998
Legal Intern, Noeske & Abbo
1996 - 1996
Legal Intern, Wayne County Prosecutors Office
2009 - Present
United States Green Building CouncilLEED AP
2009 - Present
Clements Mill Site Condominium AssociationFormer Board of Directors
2005 - Present
National Association of HomebuildersGrand Rapids HBA Land Development Committee
1998 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1998 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2016
Building Owners & Management AssociationBoard of Directors
2008 - 2010
Associated Builders and ContractorsMember
2006 - 2008
American Inns of Court FoundationThe Gerald R. Ford American Inns of Court
Jury verdict obtained in the amount of $96,587.01
Obtained jury verdict in the amount of $297,777.
Reversed and remanded
Case affirmed on appeal
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or
2011
2010
2007
Hot Topics in Real Estate Law
2006
Worksite Liability
2005
Residential Real Estate Transactions
2010
English
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