Biography
Partner Patricia Beckerle offers uniquely integrated counsel spanning all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition, sale, leasing, financing, development and construction of real property. Patricia’s background in architecture provides a comprehensive grasp of both design principles and deal structures to ensure clients' projects are strategically optimized from inception to completion.
Patricia adeptly guides developers, investors, financial institutions, contractors, and business owners of all kinds through the full spectrum of real estate matters, including in connection with mergers and acquisitions, franchise acquisition, and entrepreneurship through acquisition. This includes intricate acquisitions, dispositions, comprehensive leasing strategies, sophisticated financing arrangements, and the complete development and construction lifecycle of real property.
Her practice also encompasses representation for regional and national property management companies, commercial landlords, national contractors, and private manufacturers. Patricia provides critical support for office, industrial, and retail commercial real estate endeavors, including the drafting and negotiation of tailored commercial leases, complex sale agreements, and strategic sale-leaseback transactions.
In the construction sector, Patricia leverages her architectural background and deep familiarity with diverse owner-contractor agreements, to provide owners and contractors with comprehensive legal counsel. Patricia’s unique perspective ensures robust transaction structures and effective risk mitigation. Patricia also represents national lending institutions in complex real estate financing matters, orchestrating seamless loan closings and evaluating crucial regulatory compliance.
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2017)
- Order of the Woolsack
- Dean’s Scholar
- Washington University in St. Louis (B.A., cum laude, 2011)
- Architecture and American Culture Studies
- William H. Danforth Scholar
Admissions
Professional Activities
- The Missouri Bar
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) - St. Louis
Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Real Estate Law (2022-present)
- Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2021-present)
- Theodore McMillian American Inns of Court (2015-2016)
Background
Patricia was a summer associate prior to joining Armstrong Teasdale full time. Before that, she served as a project leader at a public affairs firm where she managed a number of community engagement, marketing and business development initiatives. Patricia is a graduate of the 2011-2012 St. Louis Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs.









