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
Business Formation
Business Litigation
Construction Law
Professional Liability
Personal Injury Litigation
Insurance Law
Products Liability
Newell, Balestreri & Dorigan
Balestreri, Pendleton & Potocki
Top 25 Attorneys in Construction & Real Estate Law, San Diego Daily Transcript, 2005
University of California at Irvine (B.A., Social Ecology, 1983)
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.
ASSOCIATES
Eric J. Miersma
Scott A. Silber
Renée Botham
John B. Fraher
Matthew Stohl