Craig R. Patterson
About Craig R. Patterson
Craig R. Patterson is a lawyer based in Fort Wayne, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Craig R. Patterson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Beckman Lawson LLP
Education: Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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