Atty. Patrick Au
Mr. Au has been with Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP’s Los Angeles office since 2001 and became a partner with the firm in 2005.
Construction Law Attorney · Serving Woodland Hills, CA
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About Patrick Au at a Glance
Patrick Au is a construction attorney based in Woodland Hills, California, practicing at Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and California, The State Bar of California. Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serves clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Au
- Mr. Au has been with Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP’s Los Angeles office since 2001 and became a partner with the firm in 2005
- He has experience in a variety of civil litigation areas including construction defect, general liability, business litigation, municipal defense, premises liability and personal injury
- Mr. Au’s primary focus is construction defect litigation where he has over twenty-five years of experience
- Mr. Au has defended general contractors, developers as well as practically every sub-trade imaginable
- Mr. Au was born in Hong Kong, China, and moved to the United States at age 2
- He attended the University of California at Los Angeles where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in May, 1990
- Subsequently, Mr. Au studied at Pepperdine University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in May, 1993
- During law school, Mr. Au participated in Pepperdine’s prestigious Alternative Dispute Resolution Program completing courses in Negotiations, Mediation and Arbitration
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Au's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Au handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Woodland Hills.
Construction Law in Woodland Hills
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Woodland Hills
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Woodland Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Woodland Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Woodland Hills-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 Woodland Hills Choose Patrick Au
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 Au's practice in the field of construction.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, State Bar of Texas and California, The State Bar of California, Patrick Au can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Patrick Au's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Woodland Hills
A Woodland Hills-based practice means Patrick Au 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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