Patrick J. L. Dillon

Overview

Patrick Dillon is a Partner in Shapiro Sher’s litigation department, where he advocates for clients facing complex construction, commercial, and civil disputes. He represents businesses and individuals across Maryland in complex matters ranging from construction defect claims to fraud, real estate, and contract litigation.

With experience spanning trial and appellate courts in both state and federal jurisdictions, Mr. Dillon brings deep knowledge of the litigation process, from pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal, and has successfully handled cases involving real estate conflicts, commercial landlord-tenant issues, negligence actions, and post-judgment enforcement.

A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, Mr. Dillon earned distinction for his advocacy and leadership, receiving the William P. Cunningham Award and induction into the Order of the Barristers. Before joining Shapiro Sher, he clerked for the Hon. Lawrence P. Fletcher-Hill of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. He built a foundation in civil litigation at a regional firm. Today, he is trusted by clients to protect their interests and guide them through every stage of litigation with precision and confidence.

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Credentials

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 2017)
• Villanova University (B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology, Minor in Spanish, 2014)

Bar Admissions

• Maryland
• U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Honors & Awards

• Order of the Barristers
• William P. Cunningham Award, University of Maryland School of Law
• Super Lawyers Maryland Rising Star, Construction Litigation (2023 – 2026)
• The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Commercial and Construction Litigation, 2026
• Maryland Daily Record, Leaders in Law 2026, Generation J.D.

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Practice Groups

Commercial Litigation
Construction & Real Estate Litigation