INTEGRITY • INTELLECT • INSIGHT • INNOVATION

JOSEPH P. POTOCKI, PRINCIPAL

JOSEPH P. POTOCKI’s practice concentrates on litigation, transactional matters and construction contract drafting and negotiation for the firm's clientele. He was recognized as one the Top 25 Attorneys in construction and real estate law in 2005 by the San Diego Daily Transcript. Mr. Potocki's extensive litigation experience involves disputes relating to real estate, business, construction defects, personal injury, mechanic's liens, Miller Act and delay, acceleration and inefficiency claims.

In the construction arena, Mr. Potocki represents national developers, property owners, specialty contractors, design professionals and product manufacturers. He also counsels clients on insurance matters and risk management, as well as business formation and transactions. Complimented by a willingness to aggressively defend or prosecute a case through trial, Mr. Potocki swiftly comprehends and supports an amicable and cost-efficient resolution for the firm's clients.  In the high stakes arena, Joe’s clients have been guided through:

●Resolving complex claims against our client general contractor on construction of world class 5 Star resorts

●Recovery of millions of dollars for property damage due to slope retaining wall failure as against an international retailer

●Representation of national builder on explosion in international hotel while under construction

●Recovered delay damages and attorney fees in partnership dispute between construction companies on cutting edge construction methods/intellectual property rights

●Representation through OSHA involvement and litigation for renowned general contractor for alleged injuries sustained on large construction site

PRACTICE AREAS:

Business Formation

Business Litigation

Construction Law

Professional Liability

Personal Injury Litigation

Insurance Law

Products Liability


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Newell, Balestreri & Dorigan

Balestreri, Pendleton & Potocki

AWARDS:

Top 25 Attorneys in Construction & Real Estate Law, San Diego Daily Transcript, 2005

 

EDUCATION:
California Western School of Law (J.D., 1987)

University of California at Irvine (B.A., Social Ecology, 1983)


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Member, Building Industry Association

Member, Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter

Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau

Arbitrator, City of Del Mar

Member, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

Member, Defense Research Institute

Member, San Diego County Bar Association

Past Director/Current Member, San Diego Defense Lawyers

PRINCIPALS

Thomas A. Balestreri, Jr.
Mary B. Pendleton
Joseph P. Potocki
Karen A. Holmes


ASSOCIATES

Eric J. Miersma
Scott A. Silber
Renée Botham
John B. Fraher
Matthew Stohl

 Sean P. Reynolds

David Estes

Gabrielle Bunker

Carleigh Gold

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