Atty. William S. Patterson

Atty. William S. Patterson

Mr. William S.

Raleigh Raleigh 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (984) 370-2338 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William S. Patterson at a glance

William S. Patterson is a Partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on tax, m&a, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1973). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1973) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William S. Patterson is a lawyer practicing insurance, tax, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William S. Patterson's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Government & Administrative Law

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William S. Patterson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →

Insurance Law

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William S. Patterson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 William S. Patterson

Where is William S. Patterson's law office located?
William S. Patterson's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S. Patterson handle?
William S. Patterson focuses on tax, m&a, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William S. Patterson practiced law?
William S. Patterson has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William S. Patterson go to law school?
William S. Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact William S. Patterson for a consultation?
You can contact William S. Patterson 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 William S. Patterson received?
William S. Patterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1973
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1973

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