Patrick McCormick

Patrick J. McCormick is a partner in the Orange County office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Construction Practice. Mr. McCormick specializes in the analysis and litigation of complex construction disputes, insurance coverage issues, and personal injury matters.

Outside the litigation context, he advises clients in a variety of areas, including indemnity and insurance issues, drafting contracts, informal dispute resolution, and pre-litigation strategy. He handles matters throughout California and Nevada.

Mr. McCormick is also experienced in defending Homeowners Associations against claims involving common area maintenance and management. These include claims by homeowners and business owners arising from catastrophic events such as floods, and claims asserted under the Davis-Stirling Act.

Mr. McCormick began his career working exclusively as insurance coverage counsel for a boutique insurance coverage firm in Southern California. Using this experience as a foundation, he has expanded his practice to include the defense of developers, contractors, manufacturers, and distributors in construction and personal injury disputes in both California and Nevada.

Education :

• University of Southern California Law Center, Juris Doctor, 1994
• University of California at Davis, Bachelor of Arts 1990

Admissions : State Bar Admissions, California