Lee Patterson is a corporate attorney who represents clients on mergers and acquisitions and advises on corporate governance, securities law, and general business matters. His practice includes representing buyers and sellers in stock and asset acquisitions, as well as advising companies on structuring, compliance, and day-to-day corporate needs.
Lee has particular experience working with architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firms, including advising on professional licensing and regulatory compliance matters. He also represents clients across a range of industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, and technology.
His work includes advising clients on corporate governance, restructurings, contract review, securities compliance, and financing arrangements, as well as assisting with entity formation and organizational matters.
Outside of his practice, Lee enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cooking (especially smoked meats), and attending live music and sporting events. He is also an avid supporter of the North Carolina Tar Heels.
- Best Lawyers: Corporate Law (2022-2027), Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2024-2027), Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2025-2027)
- Represents buyers and sellers in mergers, stock acquisitions, and asset purchases.
- Represents design firms in professional licensing and compliance matters.
- Represents clients in general corporate matters, including corporate governance, restructurings, contract review, securities compliance, corporate finance, loan agreements, and employment issues.
- Represents design firms in “pre-‘69” transactions.
- Formation of corporations and limited liability companies.
- Shareholder Agreements, a Comparative Handbook by the Warwick Legal Network (Chapter 17 – USA) (2018)
- North Carolina State Bar (2009)
- Deacon, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC
- North Carolina Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Program (NC LEAP): Committee member
- Durham Academy: Alumni Board member
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