Drawing on his background as a former accountant, Patrick J. Hickey brings a distinct business-centric approach to commercial and real estate litigation. Clients across industries, including, real estate, construction, securities and private equity rely on his ability to craft effective legal strategies that align with their operational realities and financial objectives.

Patrick is a seasoned trial lawyer with a proven record of success before courts across the nation. Beyond the courtroom, he adeptly represents clients in administrative proceedings and arbitrations, offering comprehensive counsel in dispute resolution. His deep understanding spans a broad spectrum of conflicts, including landlord/tenant matters, lease disputes, evictions, securities litigation, limited liability company disputes, boundary disagreements and breach of contract claims.

A Wyoming native and member of the Wyoming State Bar, Patrick maintains strong ties to his home state, regularly representing clients in litigation involving the unique challenges of mountain real estate developments, complex business disputes and disputes regarding energy matters throughout Wyoming’s state and federal courts.

Prior to joining Lathrop GPM, Patrick’s career also included tenures at two other major corporate law firms in Colorado. Before entering private practice, Patrick honed his legal acumen as a clerk for Judge Daniel J. Kaup of Colorado’s Eighth Judicial District Court. His foundational business insights were developed during his time at Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Philadelphia and Denver, where he conducted audits for companies in the public utility, insurance and oil and gas sectors.

Areas of Focus

Services

Credentials

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado
  • Wyoming

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming

Recognitions

  • Benchmark Litigation, "Local Litigation Star," 2020-2024
  • Colorado Super Lawyers, 2024-2025
    • "Rising Star," 2020-2021
  • Selected among The Best Lawyers in America®, 2023-2025

Professional Activities

  • Colorado Bar Association, Member
  • Wyoming State Bar, Member
  • Minori Yasui Inn of Court, Member

Community Involvement

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Board Member
  • Arts Student League of Denver, Former Board and Executive Committee Member