Michael W. Patrick
About Michael W. Patrick
Michael W. Patrick is a lawyer based in Chapel Hill, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Michael W. Patrick is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Law Office of Michael W. Patrick
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1977 and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduated 1977
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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