Patrick A. Dudley

Mr. Dudley is a partner whose practice encompasses a broad range of business and commercial matters, including litigation of business, insurance coverage and professional liability matters, contract negotiation and litigation, LLC and corporate formation and dispute resolution, and negotiation and litigation with respect to construction contract matters.

Mr. Dudley has successfully both prosecuted and defended serious personal injury lawsuits, including through jury trials and the appeal process.  He is also responsible for handling the significant commercial landlord/tenant matters on behalf of the firm’s clients.  Additionally, Mr. Dudley is routinely involved negotiating and drafting commercial joint venture agreements for the manufacturing, sale and distribution of products and services locally, nationally and internationally.

Mr. Dudley is recognized as one of the leading litigators in the area representing insurance policy holders whose coverage has been disclaimed or otherwise refused by their insurance company.  Mr. Dudley believes that policyholders deserve a dedicated advocate to secure the critical insurance  coverage they pay for.

He is also available to provide comprehensive insurance counseling services to assist clients in evaluating the adequacy of their existing coverage, which he strongly recommends be done on an annual basis.

Mr. Dudley is a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora.  He and his family reside in East Aurora, N.Y.

Email Address: pdudley@zsalawfirm.com

The firm has a Peer Review Rating of AV Pre-eminent™ for our ability and ethics, which is the highest rating offered at Martindale Hubbell®.  Mr. Dudley’s Martindale Hubbell® listing

Education

• University at Buffalo
  J.D., 1993
• Wesleyan University
  B.A, 1987