Ballard Spahr LLP

Partner

Patrick Compton is an experienced trial attorney with a practice focused on complex distressed real estate and construction litigation matters, which he handles throughout the country. In addition to his trial work, Patrick also routinely counsels clients in advance of litigation on risk avoidance and risk mitigation strategies.

Patrick represents lenders, property owners, special servicers, general contractors, developers, property managers, commercial landlords, and court-appointed receivers. He has tried over a hundred cases to verdict or judgment and has argued dozens of cases on appeal. His combination of industry and trial experience gives Patrick a strong appreciation of the needs of his clients, as well as an understanding of how best to achieve their goals.

In his construction litigation practice, Patrick was also one of the first litigators in the nation to become a LEED® Accredited Professional.

Professional Activities

LEED® Accredited Professional

Board Memberships & Community Service

Texas Exes (University of Texas Alumni Association), Member

Admissions

Colorado

Texas

New Mexico

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

University of Texas School of Law (J.D. 2001)

University of Texas (B.A. 1997)