Atty. Virginia C. Patterson

Atty. Virginia C. Patterson

Virginia Patterson's law practice focuses on the corporate, business and securities area. Virginia advises clients on a wide variety of business issues, including organizational matters, corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, debt and equity financing and securities law compliance.

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Profile Summary

About Virginia C. Patterson at a glance

Virginia C. Patterson is a business and m&a attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1986) and Hollins University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Virginia Patterson's law practice focuses on the corporate, business and securities area
  • Virginia advises clients on a wide variety of business issues, including organizational matters, corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, debt and equity financing and securities law compliance
  • In addition, Virginia has considerable experience in the area of debt restructuring, securitization transactions, formation of domestic and international joint ventures, licensing, and domestic and international product distribution matters, as well as business acquisitions involving targets who are either financially distressed or involved in domestic or foreign bankruptcy proceedings
  • In order to provide targeted legal advice to the clients she serves, Virginia has become familiar with the issues involved in their particular industries
  • These clients are engaged in a broad range of business activities, including print and other media publishing, real estate development, finance, management and leasing, construction, banking, soft drink bottling and other beverage distribution, as well as various aspects of the biotechnology industry, manufacturing and retail activities

Practice Areas Explained

Virginia C. Patterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Virginia C. Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Virginia C. Patterson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Virginia C. Patterson

Where is Virginia C. Patterson's law office located?
Virginia C. Patterson's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Virginia C. Patterson handle?
Virginia C. Patterson focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Virginia C. Patterson go to law school?
Virginia C. Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Virginia C. Patterson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Virginia C. Patterson received?
Virginia C. Patterson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Acquisition Finance.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1986
B.A.
Hollins University
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Acquisition Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Restructurings
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Structured Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Structuring of Business Entities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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