Atty. W. Patrick Garner
Patrick Garner is a litigator and trial attorney with extensive experience in employment law, construction and commercial litigation representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Patrick acts as comprehensive legal counsel for a variety of large and small businesses and advises employers on how to resolve, mitigate and avoid issues, problems and disputes before litigation becomes necessary.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About W. Patrick Garner at a Glance
W. Patrick Garner is a construction attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Cokinos Young PC. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 1996) and South Texas College of Law Houston (—, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About W. Patrick Garner
- Patrick Garner is a litigator and trial attorney with extensive experience in employment law, construction and commercial litigation representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants
- Patrick acts as comprehensive legal counsel for a variety of large and small businesses and advises employers on how to resolve, mitigate and avoid issues, problems and disputes before litigation becomes necessary
- Despite his outstanding experience as a litigator, Patrick prides himself on protecting the client’s interests while keeping clients out of the courtroom whenever possible
- Clients appreciate the attentive service and zealous representation Patrick Garner brings to matters, both large and small
- He often represents contractors, design professionals, owners, design-builders, engineering procurement and construction contractors, lenders and suppliers on a wide variety of construction and employment matters in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation
- Patrick has experience on infrastructure projects such as highways, government offices and structures, wastewater facilities, power plants, oil refineries and pipelines
- He also has experience in projects involving the entertainment, life sciences, health care, hospitality, educational and religious institutions as well as high rise and multi-family dwellings
- Patrick has been involved in matters in state and federal courts across the nation and has significant first chair bench and jury trial experience
- He has handled and argued appeals before state and federal courts and has first chair experience in significant arbitrations as well as first chair experience in state and federal administrative hearings
- In construction disputes, Patrick has prepared and defended claims in numerous areas of construction law including contract default claims, payment disputes, bid contests, delays, acceleration and inefficiency claims, re-engineering and design-error claims, insurance coverage claims, OSHA citations, mechanic’s lien and payment bond claims
- On behalf of employers, Patrick has defended a variety of employment litigation and administrative claims including claims asserting breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, wrongful termination, discrimmination, harassment, retaliation, unemployment, wage and hour and prevailing wage violations
- He has also pursued the efficient resolution of disputes between parties through negotiations, workouts, and litigation, as needed
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W. Patrick Garner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Patrick Garner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
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 W. Patrick Garner
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 W. Patrick Garner's practice in the field of construction.
Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means W. Patrick Garner'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 W. Patrick Garner 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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