William A. "Bill" Patterson
About William A. Patterson
William A. Patterson is a lawyer based in Ridgeland, MS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. William A. Patterson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Wilkins Patterson Smith Pumphrey & Stephenson PA
Education: Emory University, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Ridgeland, MS
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