Atty. Patrick E. "Pat" Gaas
Patrick Gaas is a Director in the Construction/Surety section of the Texas based law firm Coats Rose and Section Head of one of the largest and most accomplished construction practice groups in the USA. With over 25 years of experience, Patrick is regularly engaged by owners, contractors, engineering / design professionals and lenders to handle some of the largest and most challenging commercial and industrial disputes and transactions in the USA and internationally.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About Patrick E. "Pat" Gaas at a Glance
Patrick E. "Pat" Gaas is a construction attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick E. "Pat" Gaas
- Patrick Gaas is a Director in the Construction/Surety section of the Texas based law firm Coats Rose and Section Head of one of the largest and most accomplished construction practice groups in the USA
- With over 25 years of experience, Patrick is regularly engaged by owners, contractors, engineering / design professionals and lenders to handle some of the largest and most challenging commercial and industrial disputes and transactions in the USA and internationally
- Patrick's professional membership include: American Bar Association (Forum Committee on Construction Industry,) State Bar of Texas (Construction and Insurance Sections), Houston Bar Association (Construction and Litigation Sections), Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., Associated Builders and Contractors of America (Industrial Committee; Government Relations Committee; PAC Member) London Court of International Arbitration, Member Institute of Transnational Arbitration, Texas Bar Foundation, and the Litigation Counsel of America (Advisory Board, Fellow)
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Construction Law in Houston
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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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Why Clients in Houston Choose Patrick E. "Pat" Gaas
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Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Patrick E. "Pat" Gaas's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Patrick E. "Pat" Gaas 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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