Patrick R. Drueke

Patrick R. Drueke

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 27 years

Real estate Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation, Construction & Development

55 Campau Ave NW Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 60%

Commercial and residential transactions, zoning, representation of neighborhood associations, and condominium work.

28 years

60%
Construction and Development 20%

Construction litigation, Green Building.

28 years

20%
Litigation 20%

Real Estate litigation, zoning litigation, condemnation, boundary disputes, environmental litigation, title issues and drain code issues.

28 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 27 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Rhoades McKee Pc attorneys & counselors

55 Campau Ave NW Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Patrick R. Drueke's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Tim | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Construction Contract

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...d a lot of necessary content, while provided a good turn around time.

Posted by Stefan | July 21, 2014

Pragmatic, competent, responsive

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... not resolved yet, the first battle was won with Pat's help.

Posted by Stefan | June 27, 2014

Pragmatic, competent, responsive

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 ...(something many lawyers love doing). We would go back anytime and will update the review once the matter is closed.

Posted by Nolan | June 21, 2014

Highly Recommend

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...l to have someone like Patrick to rely on for legal counsel for years to come. In addition to excellent legal counsel, Patrick goes above and beyond by freely connecting me with professionals in his network to help grow my business. Outside of Real Estate Patrick recently represented me in executing the sale of my small business and assets. I would highly recommend Patrick and his firm to anyone in need of legal counsel.

Posted by Ben Thompson | October 11, 2011

My attorney since 2006

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...greement. The final was a stressful negotiation. My favorite illustration of why I have been a client of Pat's since 2006 is this: The afternoon before leaving for Japan (2007), Kristin and I realized we may need a real estate power of attorney drafted in case a buyer for our home presented themselves while we were gone. Guess who showed up within hours, document in hand, on his way home from the office? You got it, Pat Drueke! On occasion, Pat and I catch up socially. Every interaction - business, civic, and social - I have found Pat to be genuine, professional, bright, and talented in his practice. Another impressive accomplishment of Pat's is that he is the only attorney I know to have passed the LEED-AP exam. Okay, so I guess that settles it...you want Pat to be your attorney. The next step is to reach out and see if his practice is a good fit for your unique needs.

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Patrick R. Drueke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Schultz

Litigation lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Glen Kotten

Real estate lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Frederick Mackraz

Real estate lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Pat personally and strongly believe that he is an excellent real estate attorney with high ethics and professionalism. I endorse."

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Kent Mudie

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Mark Heusel

Litigation lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Michael Dantuma

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Shareholder, Rhoades McKee, PC

1996 - 1998

Legal Intern, Noeske & Abbo

1996 - 1996

Legal Intern, Wayne County Prosecutors Office

Associations

2009 - Present

United States Green Building Council

LEED AP

2009 - Present

Clements Mill Site Condominium Association

Former Board of Directors

2005 - Present

National Association of Homebuilders

Grand Rapids HBA Land Development Committee

1998 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1998 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2016

Building Owners & Management Association

Board of Directors

2008 - 2010

Associated Builders and Contractors

Member

2006 - 2008

American Inns of Court Foundation

The Gerald R. Ford American Inns of Court

Sample of Legal Cases

James D. Azzar v Unclaimed Property Recover and Rporting, LLC, Kent Circuit Court Case No. 14-03515-NZB

Jury verdict obtained in the amount of $96,587.01

Lee Contracting v. Advanced Tooling Systems (ATS), Kent County Case No. 13-04195-CZB.

Obtained jury verdict in the amount of $297,777.

Beaty v. Ganges Tp.

Reversed and remanded

Builders Unlimited, Inc. v. Oppenhuizen

Case affirmed on appeal

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Education

1998

State University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Albion College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Michigan Ag Expo

Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or

2011

Joint Association Meeting LEED & SERF Certification Systems

2010

BOMA Monthly Meeting Green Building Incentives

2007

Michigan Association of CPAs annual meeting

Hot Topics in Real Estate Law

2006

Legal Seminar for the Building Industry

Worksite Liability

2005

How You Can Afford to Own a Home

Residential Real Estate Transactions

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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