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Christopher Nida Patterson

Christopher Nida Patterson

9.5

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Criminal Defense

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Hourly ($250-$300/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Law Offices of Christopher Patterson
    Post Office Box 9474, Panama City Beach FL 32417
    475 Harrison Avenue, Suite 203
    Panama City, FL 32401
    850-233-●●●● - show
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About Me

Photos (5)

Videos (0)

About me: Chris Patterson was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985. After service as an officer in the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps and Special... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

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5 star rating

“Free Consultation”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-12-29 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Patterson offers a free consultation that was invaluable in my case. His advice, while subtle, distinctly said enough. I would recommend his... more
5 star rating

“Francis "Doc" Washburn”

Posted by: Francis, 2008-05-20 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I was the host of a long-running popular morning radio talk show in Panama City and Christopher Patterson provided regular (and invaluable) legal... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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William C. Head

The first "credential" for a great lawyer is a willingness to put in the time required to keep up with new developments and changes in the law. Chris... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Head , Atlanta (GA), About 1 year ago
Lisa Ann Anderson

I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Patterson has extensive knowledge of all aspects of criminal defense work and is not afraid of taking on the most... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lisa Anderson , Panama City (FL), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 24 years since Christopher Nida Patterson was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Senior Partner at Christopher N. Patterson P.A. 1992–present
Chancellor at St Thomas Episcopal Church 1995–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985
Clemson University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1982

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Florida Super Lawyer Law & Politics Magazine 2009
Florida Super Lawyer Law & Politics Magazine 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Bay County Bar Association
Member Florida Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: My husband"s friend set him up with the police.
Christopher's answer: Under Florida law possesion may be prosecuted as jointly controlled. It is known as "constructive... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Various articles PattersonLaw legal Blog 2007
Krysha (novel) PublishAmerica 2005
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Cases
Title:
Larry Jackson v United States
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
No information
Description:
Commerce Clause challenge to federal firearm statute

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Current Legal Events Gulf Coast Community College 2009
US Supreme Court Update Lee Sullivan Show 2009
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