Patrick J. Toomey, Jr. was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Mr. Toomey received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame in 1980 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in 1983.
Mr. Toomey was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983. He was admitted to the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida in 1986, the North District of Florida in 2008, the Middle District of Florida in 2010, and to the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit in 1993.
Mr. Toomey has a broad, complex litigation background, particularly in construction litigation. For over 37 years, he has represented local, regional, national, and international architectural and engineering firms. He is experienced representing architectural, engineering, and surveying firms, as well as contractors and subcontractors, in litigation matters ranging from simple fee collection to multi-party construction disputes with claims of over 70 million dollars. He has obtained summary judgments affirmed on appeal in wrongful death action brought against highway engineering firms. Mr. Toomey also assists various clients in the negotiation of architectural, engineering,
and construction contracts.
Mr. Toomey has been an active member of the Florida Bar for over 40 years. During that time, he has successfully handled appellate matters in the Eleventh Circuit, the Florida Supreme Court, and the Florida District Courts of Appeal. He lectures on construction-related legal topics for professional and educational organizations. Mr. Toomey is “AV” rated by Martindale Hubbell.
Practice Areas
Construction Litigation
Architect & Engineers Professional Liability Claims Defense
Reported Appellate Decisions
Estate of Reyes ex rel. Reyes v. Parsons Brinckerhoff Const. Services, Inc., 784 So.2d 514 (Fla. App. 3d Dist., 2001)
Menin v. Cook, 648 So.2d 329 (Fla. App. 3d Dist., 1995)
Renfro v. Dodge, 520 So.2d 690 (Fla. App. 4th Dist., 1988)
Court Admissions
The Florida Bar, 1983
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1989
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1993
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida, 2008
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2010
Professional Licenses & Awards
Peer Review Rated – AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell
Memberships
Dade County Bar Association


Patrick J. Toomey
Partner
Bar Admission
Florida
Languages
English
Education
University of Florida, J.D.
University of Notre Dame, B.B.A.
Offices
4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd suite 800, Miami, FL, USA