Atty. Patrick J. Potter
Patrick is a member of Dickinson Wright’s Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group. He advises clients on complex deleveraging and restructuring strategies, with a particular focus on the commercial real estate, healthcare, and hospitality sectors, providing practical and innovative solutions tailored to each matter.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Patrick J. Potter at a Glance
Patrick J. Potter is a bankruptcy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. Potter
- Patrick is a member of Dickinson Wright’s Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group
- He advises clients on complex deleveraging and restructuring strategies, with a particular focus on the commercial real estate, healthcare, and hospitality sectors, providing practical and innovative solutions tailored to each matter
- Patrick maintains a national and international restructuring practice, has appeared before dozens of U.S. bankruptcy judges, and has participated in more than 40 cross-border insolvency initiatives since 2014
- As an INSOL International Fellow with more than three decades of experience representing creditors and other stakeholders, his practice is now primarily devoted to serving as lead counsel to debtors in complex restructurings
- He is widely recognized for guiding financially distressed businesses through chapter 11 proceedings, preserving enterprise value, and saving thousands of jobs
- In addition to his domestic practice, Patrick has more than a decade of experience advising foreign governments on the development and implementation of modern insolvency laws and restructuring frameworks
- He has conducted on-the-ground capacity-building initiatives in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Morocco, Egypt, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and the Republic of Georgia
- Patrick regularly speaks, writes, and leads workshops in coordination with the World Bank Group, the U.S
- Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program, INSOL International, and other international organizations
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J. Potter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. Potter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Washington
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-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 Washington Choose Patrick J. Potter
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 J. Potter's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Patrick J. Potter's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Patrick J. Potter 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 J. Potter Handles in Washington
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