Steve Fitzpatrick

Attorney Steve Fitzpatrick is a seasoned lawyer who handles lawsuits involving commercial litigation, construction law, insurance coverage, and insurance defense.  His litigation and transactional practice is diverse and includes matters that are factually complex and highly technical.

Litigation

As a commercial litigation lawyer, Steve represents clients in a broad range of business litigation matters, including personal injury, breach of contract, property damage, automobile, construction, professional liability, officer and director liability, trusts and estates litigation, insurance coverage, and insurance defense matters.  When disputes arise, Steve works with clients to identify objectives and to seek a path aimed at achieving such objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner to the extent possible.

Construction Law

Steve’s construction practice is focused on representing construction clients in prosecuting or defending a wide range of claims, including those involving delay, construction design defects, and improper construction/building defects.  He has represented numerous owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and other clients in these matters over the past decade, and he has substantial experience and success in claims both through negotiation and at trial. He regularly represents owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in transactional matters including drafting contracts and agreements.

Insurance Defense and Coverage

With years of experience serving insurance clients, Steve understands the insurance business.  He both serves as defense counsel to insurers and their insureds in matters concerning liability and property loss, and he also represents insurers and insureds in insurance coverage matters.

Business and Commercial Transactions

Steve’s business and commercial practice involves drafting contracts and agreements including leases and rental agreements, easements, covenants, asset purchase and business sale agreements, business and operating agreements, and homeowners’ association bylaws and agreements.  Steve’s practice also involves the creation and formation of business entities and the representation of homeowners and condominium associations.