Atty. Patrick M. Meacham

Atty. Patrick M. Meacham

Patrick M. Meacham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Patrick M. Meacham at a glance

Patrick M. Meacham is a medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, and health care attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Raleigh) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Patrick M. Meacham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Patrick M., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick M. Meacham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick M. Meacham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Patrick M. Meacham is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Patrick M. Meacham is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Patrick M. Meacham is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Patrick M. Meacham is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick M. Meacham

Where is Patrick M. Meacham's law office located?
Patrick M. Meacham's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick M. Meacham handle?
Patrick M. Meacham focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Patrick M. Meacham go to law school?
Patrick M. Meacham earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact Patrick M. Meacham for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick M. Meacham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Patrick M. Meacham received?
Patrick M. Meacham's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Raleigh); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 1999

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Raleigh)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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