Patrick J. Downey

Patrick Downey focuses his practice on the defense of commercial motor vehicle companies and their insurers. His experience spans commercial transportation, contract disputes, cargo claims, trucking liability defense, personal injury, and premises liability.

In litigation, Patrick represents multinational cargo delivery companies from the beginning of a dispute through the jury trial phase, mounting vigorous defenses against personal injury, catastrophic loss, breach of contract, and insurance coverage claims. He efficiently handles damage and loss claims and negotiates lease agreements.

Patrick has significant experience representing and consulting corporate clients as to insurance coverage disputes, defense and indemnification actions, and contractual enforcement through civil courts and alternative dispute resolution forums. He assists his clients in evaluating and drafting new contracts, as well as providing top-tier legal representation when disputes arise.

Construction law also forms a notable part of Patrick’s practice, as he handles cases involving construction accidents, construction defects, and product liability matters for national construction companies and contractors.

The Pennsylvania edition of Super Lawyers magazine has recognized Patrick’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession by naming him to the list of Rising Stars, an accolade given only to the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the Commonwealth who are either 40 years old or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less.