About Ian Patrick
Ian Patrick McCurdy is an attorney licensed to practice in Washington and a member of Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka LLP. He works from the firm’s Washington office handling matters that arise under state law. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and exacting on paper.
His career centers on serving clients in Washington. He assists individuals and organizations that need counsel on disputes, transactional decisions and regulatory questions tied to state law. He appears in state courts and in matters that touch on federal law when those matters involve Washington clients and local interests. He handles day-to-day drafting and filing, prepares witnesses, negotiates on behalf of clients and represents them in hearings.
McCurdy’s approach to legal work is methodical. He breaks complex problems into discrete parts. He identifies immediate risks and longer-term consequences. That method shows up in the papers he files and the strategy he develops for each client. He consults with other lawyers at the firm when matters require specialized expertise. He also works with outside advisors when cases need technical or industry-specific input.
Outside individual engagements, he spends time on case management and client communication. He keeps clients informed of procedural developments and tactical options. He writes clear memoranda to explain the legal landscape, and he prepares practical plans that map to clients’ business or personal goals. He aims to reduce uncertainty for clients by outlining likely outcomes and the trade-offs involved in pursuing litigation versus settlement.
Peers at Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka LLP rely on him for steady legal work that demands attention to detail and adherence to court rules. He contributes to the firm’s broader effort to manage complex matters that span multiple stages of dispute resolution. He is active in case preparation from intake through resolution, and he coordinates with trial teams when matters proceed to court.
He continues to practice in Washington at Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka LLP and represents clients in matters arising under Washington law.
