Atty. Patrick A. Dudley
Moot Court Board. Author: "Examination Under Oath, Waging the War Against Insurance Fraud," DRI, For the Defense, Nov. 1994; "Federal Hazardous Substances Act—Preemption Issue Post-Cipollone," DRI, The Federal Preemption Defense, 1995.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Buffalo, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About Patrick A. Dudley at a Glance
Patrick A. Dudley is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Zdarsky, Sawicki & Agostinelli, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1994). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1993) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick A. Dudley
Moot Court Board
Author
- "Examination Under Oath, Waging the War Against Insurance Fraud," DRI, For the Defense, Nov. 1994
- "Federal Hazardous Substances Act—Preemption Issue Post-Cipollone," DRI, The Federal Preemption Defense, 1995
Co-Author
"Federal Preemption—A Prime Case Reference," Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Quarterly, Fall 1995
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick A. Dudley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick A. Dudley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Buffalo.
Personal Injury in Buffalo
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Buffalo
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in Buffalo
Patrick A. Dudley is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New York →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Buffalo
Patrick A. Dudley is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in Buffalo
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Buffalo
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Buffalo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Buffalo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Buffalo Choose Patrick A. Dudley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick A. Dudley's practice in the field of personal injury, business, construction, slip & fall, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick A. Dudley brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and construction, Patrick A. Dudley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Buffalo
A Buffalo-based practice means Patrick A. Dudley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick A. Dudley Handles in Buffalo
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