Atty. Patrick J. Johnson
Patrick Johnson is a business and transaction lawyer. For more than twenty years, including eight years with large New York and international law firms, he has counseled clients on M&A, securities, financing and commercial matters.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC
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About Patrick J. Johnson at a Glance
Patrick J. Johnson is a business and m&a attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, United States, North Carolina, Wake County, and New York, United States. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1994) and University of Virginia (BA, 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. Johnson
Patrick Johnson is a business and transaction lawyer. For more than twenty years, including eight years with large New York and international law firms, he has counseled clients on M&A, securities, financing and commercial matters.
Patrick has extensive experience representing clients in the sale or purchase of a business. He negotiates and advises on deal terms, representations and warranties, covenants, indemnification and survival provisions, exclusivity arrangements, and other key terms in M&A transactions.
Patrick has a diverse corporate practice, counseling large corporations and small businesses on a variety of complex issues. He negotiates and advises on commercial contracts, such as ongoing supply and procurement agreements. He also advises clients on governance issues, organizational documents and choice of entity. He has significant experience advising on formation of private equity and real estate funds, and investment in private equity funds.
Current clients include:
- A global materials manufacturing company with significant operations on four continents.
- Several large real estate funds.
- An S&P 500 publicly-traded company
Patrick advises issuers in connection with the private placement of securities, including private equity and real estate funds. He also advises clients in connection with transactions on broker-dealer issues and matters related to the Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act.
Additionally, Patrick represents borrowers in secured debt facilities and negotiating credit and security agreements. Patrick has also advised on numerous ISDA derivatives agreements for hedging commodities and foreign currency.
Patrick represents clients in international business transactions, including cross-border transactions and other arrangements involving foreign entities. He counsels a global manufacturing business and advises it on commercial arrangements.
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Patrick J. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raleigh.
Business & Corporate Law in Raleigh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Raleigh
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Raleigh
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Raleigh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raleigh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Raleigh Choose Patrick J. Johnson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick J. Johnson's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina, United States, North Carolina, Wake County, and New York, United States, Patrick J. Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Patrick J. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Raleigh
A Raleigh-based practice means Patrick J. Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick J. Johnson Handles in Raleigh
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