Brent A. Patterson

Brent A. Patterson is a highly regarded personal injury attorney devoted to serving the communities of Kannapolis, Gastonia, and Salisbury, North Carolina. While his roots are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Brent developed a strong affinity for Franklin, North Carolina during his summers there. He completed his undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University and earned his law degree from Wake Forest University in 1992. Brent began his legal journey in Charlotte with Blakeney and Alexander, focusing in labor and employment defense. In 1994, he relocated his practice to Gastonia, shifting his focus towards representing individuals in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and negligence claims. Over a decade with Harris, Ragan, Patterson & Rodgers, Brent has remained committed to offering personalized legal attention, ensuring individuals' rights are protected across Western North Carolina. An active contributor to the legal community, Brent has taught Continuing Legal Education classes and held leadership roles, including President of both the Gaston and 27A Judicial District Bar Associations. His reputation as a passionate advocate has led to strong referral relationships. Living with his wife, Benet, and two adult children, Brent's firm, Patterson Law, continues to provide trusted, client-centric legal services throughout North Carolina.