Jeffrey D. Patton
About Jeffrey D. Patton
Jeffrey D. Patton is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Jeffrey D. Patton is recognized in the following practice area:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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