For more than a decade, Patrick has obtained successful results for clients in high-stakes, complex civil disputes. While Patrick is known as a fierce advocate for his clients in and outside the courtroom, he has also earned a reputation as a trusted advisor for knowing when to recommend a business resolution rather than a fight. Patrick’s exclusive focus is on winning cases for his clients based on how they define a win, and driving strategy to accomplish that result. Though he is based in North Carolina, Patrick has represented clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country, as well as domestic and international arbitrations.
Patrick’s clients have remarked:
- “Patrick did an excellent job. The other two parties really should have taken the reins to try and resolve the dispute, but for whatever reasons it fell to Patrick to drive the process. He did so very effectively despite being the youngest lawyer involved by some distance. He gave very good counsel on negotiation strategy and helped get us to a result that was more favorable than I expected going in. I was impressed not only with his legal skills, but with his judgment and self-assurance.”
- “To this day, we remain appreciative of Patrick’s excellent work. By the time we got to court, he spoke fluent industry principles! Now, that was impressive! One of my favorite moments was when Patrick had a third-party witness on the stand. Patrick peeled him like a banana. He was toast! That was AWESOME!”
- “Patrick’s well-prepared, sharp questions effectively highlighted what kind of person the Plaintiff is. He even caught his lies, which put us in a strong position. I’m very confident fighting alongside Patrick."
Representative Experience
Any result the lawyer or law firm may have achieved on behalf of clients in other matters does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.
Sports and Entertainment
- Represented the Atlantic Coast Conference in media rights, membership, and contractual dispute with Florida State University and Clemson University in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida courts
- Representing NASCAR team in a contractual dispute with another NASCAR team regarding the sale of a charter
- Representing gated community’s property owners’ association in dispute with country club operator
- Represents NIL Agency in connection with athlete disputes
- Represented Duke University in connection with Darian Mensah dispute, and subpoenas in the House NIL class action
- Secured dismissal of Jeffrey Atkins (“Ja Rule”) from Fyre Fest class action
Class and Mass Action
- Secured class action settlement on behalf of ophthalmology practices in data breach class action against electronic medical records provider that the federal judge called “by far the most complex class action settlement I have seen" and commended Patrick’s "experience, reputation, and ability"
- Obtained judgment on the pleadings on all claims, affirmed by the Supreme Court of North Carolina, on behalf of public hospital authority in putative antitrust class action
- Defended release-of-information vendor and hospital system in class action lawsuit alleging violation of medical record copying fees statutes
- Defending Honeywell International in employment class action related to alleged COVID vaccine requirements
- Defended medical device manufacturer in pelvic mesh multidistrict litigation
- Defended Duke Energy against claims brought by homeowners arising from flooding
Other
- Unfair Competition – Represents companies in unfair competition disputes, including trademark infringement and false advertising claims under the Lanham Act
- Secured $16 million judgment for Hayward Industries in 2024 after a jury trial on its claims for false advertising and unfair and deceptive trade practices
- Construction – Represents contractors and project owners in construction disputes
- LLCs – Represents LLCs and LLC members in derivative and direct actions arising from membership disputes
- Labor & Employment – Represents employers in trade secret, restrictive covenant, and discrimination disputes
- Fiduciary Litigation – Defends financial services institutions against breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Manufacturing – Represents manufacturers in licensing and product defect disputes
- Pro Bono –
- Obtained post-conviction release of individual imprisoned for 15 years after being wrongfully convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to life
- Reunited Guatemalan father with wrongfully removed son
- Obtained 5-year reduction of 15-year sentence on behalf of individual who was improperly convicted of mutually exclusive offenses
- Obtain protective orders on behalf of victims of domestic violence
Civic and Professional Activities
Current:
- Center City YMCA Board of Advisors
- Duke Law Charlotte Board
- Mecklenburg Bar Association's Charlotte Legal Clerkship Program Committee
Prior:
- Duke Charlotte Board, Law School Representative
- American Home Furnishings Alliance Solution Partners, Board Member
- Adoption Support Alliance, Board Member
- North Carolina Bar Association, Membership Committee
- Duke Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, New Lawyers’ Division, 2017 – 2021
- North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, 2016, 2017, 2019
Honors and Awards
- Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (BL Rankings), Commercial Litigation (2021 - Present); Alternative Dispute Resolution (2021 - Present), and Labor and Employment Law – Management (2026 - Present)
- North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy Class of 2020
- Home Furnishings Leadership Institute, 2022
- Eagle Scout
