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Quick Bio
| Born: |
April 25, 1967 (Baton Rouge Louisiana) |
| Admitted: |
1992, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Middle, Western, and Eastern Districts of North Carolina; 1999, South Carolina |
| Education: |
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1992
Louisiana State University, B.A., 1989 |
| Member: |
Gaston County Bar Association (President, 2005)
North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers
North Carolina State Bar
South Carolina State Bar
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
Brent A. Patterson, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Brent spent his summers at
his grandmother’s home in Franklin, North Carolina. Upon his graduation from Louisiana State
University, he moved to Winston Salem and graduated law school at Wake Forest University in
1992. Brent worked for two years in Charlotte for the law firm of Blakeney and Alexander doing
primarily labor and employment defense work. He moved his practice to Gastonia, North
Carolina when he went to work for Tim L. Harris and Associates in 1994.
After “changing sides”, Brent realized that he wanted to work fighting for individuals
against businesses and insurance companies who were trying to deny these people their rights.
His focus has been on personal injury, medical malpractice and general negligence claims.
Brent spent ten years with the Harris firm and as a partner in is successor, Harris, Ragan,
Patterson & Rodgers. Patterson Adams was formed when Brent and Scott discovered that they
shared a common interest in giving personal attention to each case including trying cases no
matter the size in order to protect the rights of working people. Both Brent and Scott are
dedicated to client service and seeking justice for the little guy.
Brent has tried cases all over Western North Carolina, but has concentrated in Gaston,
Cleveland, Lincoln and Mecklenburg Counties. He has taught a number of Continuing Legal
Education classes on negligence and Trial Advocacy.
Because of his trial experience and dedication to his clients, Brent is often sought out by
other attorneys that do not focus on injury claims. He has developed strong referral relationships
with fellow colleagues that practice in several different areas of the law. He is the past President
of the Gaston and 27A Judicial District Bar Associations and is active in the community.
Brent lives with his wife Benet, of seventeen years and their two children, Savanna and
Nicholas. He is active in his church where he serves on the Administrative Board.
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