Atty. William Mcdowell Patterson

Atty. William Mcdowell Patterson

Will focuses his practice primarily in the areas of tort litigation; business and commercial litigation; advising small and closely held businesses; personal injury; and construction litigation and lien disputes. After clerking with Patterson Bray during the summer of 2010, Will returned full-time following his graduation from the University of Memphis School of Law.

Memphis Memphis 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About William Mcdowell Patterson at a glance

William Mcdowell Patterson is an Associate based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at PattersonBray PLLC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2012). Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Freed-Hardeman University B.S. Business Administration in Finance (—). Active member of Member, Freed-Hardeman University President’s Young Alumni Cabinet Member, Tennessee Bar Association Member, Memphis Bar Association. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Will focuses his practice primarily in the areas of tort litigation
  • business and commercial litigation
  • advising small and closely held businesses
  • personal injury
  • and construction litigation and lien disputes
  • After clerking with Patterson Bray during the summer of 2010, Will returned full-time following his graduation from the University of Memphis School of Law
  • During his final year of law school, Will served as a Law Clerk to Shelby County Circuit Judge Robert S. Weiss

Practice Areas Explained

William Mcdowell Patterson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

William Mcdowell Patterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Mcdowell Patterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

William Mcdowell Patterson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

William Mcdowell Patterson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Mcdowell Patterson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Mcdowell Patterson

Where is William Mcdowell Patterson's law office located?
William Mcdowell Patterson's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is PattersonBray PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Mcdowell Patterson handle?
William Mcdowell Patterson focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Mcdowell Patterson practiced law?
William Mcdowell Patterson has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did William Mcdowell Patterson go to law school?
William Mcdowell Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (—).
How can I contact William Mcdowell Patterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law
- 2012
Freed-Hardeman University B.S. Business Administration in Finance
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2012

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