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Patrick R. Drueke
About Patrick
Biography
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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Licensed in Michigan for 27 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Rhoades McKee Pc attorneys & counselors
55 Campau Ave NW Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Debt Collection
Posted by Stefan | June 27, 2014 | Debt Collection
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 ...
Patrick R. Drueke's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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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Experience
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 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
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
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
2010
GreenLight Newsletter
The Foundation for a Legally Green Construction Practice
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does a deed or easement have to be recorded to be legal, valid & enforceable in Michigan?
05 Apr 2013
Q&A
Should I hire an attorney to prepare a quit claim deed?
12 Mar 2013
Q&A
Our hoa has defined attic space as a general common element. Is that the practice? And who should pay 4 insulation improvement?
09 Mar 2013