Patrick M. Allen
About Patrick M. Allen
Patrick M. Allen is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Patrick M. Allen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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