Tara R. Bruce

Tara is a legal assistant for Patterson Adams and works in the Salisbury office. She was born in Sarasota, FL and relocated to Landis, NC with her family in 1992. She attended CPCC where she focused on Paralegal Studies.

She loves being outdoors, especially near water, spending time with her husband and their precious dog.

Kelsey B. Davidson

Kelsey is a Case Manager for Patterson Adams in their Salisbury office. She was born and raised in Mooresville, NC. She attended RCCC where she received an Associate Degree in Business Administration in 2007 and Notary Public Certification in 2009.

She is happily married and has two wonder dogs! She loves being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

Stephany L. Fraley

Stephany is a native of Gaston County. She attended Highland School of Technology and Gaston College were she graduated with honors. In December 2006, she received an Associates degree in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies. She has worked at Patterson Adams, PLLC, as a legal assistant since 2006.

Stephany lives at home with her wonderful dog, Roxanne. Stephany’s interest includes playing and watching sports, shopping and muscle cars. Stephany is an active member of her church and enjoys helping others to the best of her ability.

Michelle H. Hoffman

Michelle H. Hoffman is a native of Gaston County. She is a graduate of Bessemer City High School and Gaston College where she received a legal secretary degree. She has been employed as a legal assistant since 1990. In 1993, she began working solely in the personal injury field. Michelle has worked closely with Brent Patterson since 2000 and with Patterson & Adams, PLLC since its conception.

Michelle lives with her husband, Sidney, and their two daughters in Gastonia. She is very active in her church and enjoys spending time with her family.

Maria A. Maready

Maria Maready is originally from Salisbury NC. She is married to a wonderful husband and has 5 wonderful sons. She enjoyed being a stay at home mom for many years. She is the receptionist for the Concord Office. Although she is new to Patterson Adams, she has enjoyed learning new things and meeting new people. It puts a smile on her face to be able to help others. Some of her enjoyments in life are riding the motorcycle with my husband and their trips to the NC Mountains. She really enjoys spending time with her family.

One of her favorite quotes:

“The Winner is always part of the answer; the Loser is always part of the problem. The Winner always has a program; the Loser always has an excuse. The Winner says, 'Let me do it for you;' the Loser says, 'That's not my job.' The Winner sees an answer for every problem; the Loser sees a problem for every answer. The Winner says, 'It may be difficult but it's possible;' the Loser says 'It may be possible but it's too difficult.'“

Melissa A. Mullis

Melissa Mullis is a case manager for the Concord office of Patterson Adams. She was born in Charlotte, NC and currently resides in Concord, NC. She is a certified Notary Public.

Melissa enjoys watching UFC and drag racing and loves to dine at Red Lobster.

Debra S. Roth

Debra, Patterson Adams' Case Negotiator since 2007, is a Concord, NC Native and graduated from Concord High School. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Catawba College and is a 20 yr. Veteran of marriage (to the same guy) and has 1 son, Tanner who by all accounts is the absolute love of her life. She is a Notary Public; a Licensed Real Estate Agent and a “Bull Dog” at the negotiation table. Debra is both patriotic and civic minded. She has served as an active member and Past President of the Lake Norman-Huntersville Rotary Club.

Favorite Quote:

”You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to RUN”

Favorite Lawyer Joke:

“How many lawyers does it take to roof a house...it depends on how thin you slice ‘em”

Donna K. Schwan

Donna is a native of Charleston, West Virginia and relocated to Charlotte, NC with her family in 1989. She has been employed as Litigation Paralegal since 1990. Donna is a NC State Bar Certified Paralegal and brings over twenty years experience to our firm. She joined our firm in December, 2008.

Donna lives with her husband Jim and daughter Jordan and two cats in Charlotte, NC.

Favorite Quote:

“Keep smiling. . others will wonder what your up too!“

Favorite Lawyer Jokes:

“A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats.“ - Benjamin Franklin

“Changing lawyers is like moving to a different deck chair on the Titantic.“

“What's the difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer?“
-“A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge.“

E. Megan Williamson-Douglas

Megan is a native of Gaston County. She is a graduate of Hunter Huss High School and Gaston College where she received an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. She has worked for Patterson Adams, PLLC, as a legal assistant since September 2008.

On September 5, 2009, Megan married her high school sweetheart, Marquis Douglas. Megan is a member of Center Baptist Church, where she serves as the Secretary of the YAM’S (Young Adult Ministries) and Assistant Secretary of the Worship Choir. She strongly believes in doing unto others as you would have them to do unto you.