Patrick S. Bickford
Focusing on the construction industry, Patrick Bickford primarily assists contractors with OSHA compliance, business law, employment matters, administrative law issues, defect cases, bid protests, and complex business litigation.
Patrick Bickford is a shareholder at Ausley McMullen and focuses his practice primarily in the construction industry where he handles litigation, employment matters, state and federal administrative matters, construction defect cases, and any legal challenge a contractor may face. These challenges include lien foreclosure litigation, discrimination charges, unpaid wage allegations, corporate formation, state and federal bid protests, and complex business litigation.
Additionally, Patrick is well-versed in assisting employers with compliance of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and defending them from prosecution. He has worked on appeals at the various Florida District Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- State of Florida (2017)
- 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (2020)
- 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (2020)
Education
- B.S in Business Management , University of South Florida, 2014
- J.D., cum laude, Florida State University College of Law, 2017
- Business Law Certificate, Highest Honors, Florida State University College of Law, 2017
Practices
- Administrative Law and Government Affairs
- Construction Law
- Corporate
- Employment Law
Awards & Recognition
- Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, Florida State University College of Law, 2017
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in Construction Law, 2021, 2024
- Florida Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, 2022
Publications/Articles
- Law360, OSHA Virus Citation Highlights Key Compliance Challenges, October 18, 2021
- Law360, How OSHA’s 5 Cooperative Programs Can Benefit Employers, September 24, 2021
- Stormforce of Jacksonville, LLC, No. 19-0593 (O.S.H.R.C. March 8, 2021)
- Assisted with Randall Mechanical Inc., No 18-12959 (11th Cir. 2020)
