Ricci Law Firm is pleased to announce that William Patterson has been included in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the following practice area:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
The official Best Lawyers profile lists Raleigh, North Carolina, as the practice location and identifies 2026 as the first year of Ones to Watch recognition. View William Patterson’s official recognition.
From Law School Intern to Personal Injury Attorney
William began working with Ricci Law Firm as an intern while attending law school. After graduating, he continued with the firm as an attorney, building a practice focused on personal injury litigation.
His law school experience included internships with firms throughout the Carolinas, where he developed his knowledge of complex civil litigation and personal injury matters. At Ricci Law Firm, he has also taken cases to verdict.
Education and Professional Involvement
William earned his undergraduate degree cum laude from Furman University, studying sustainability science and history. He subsequently graduated from Campbell University School of Law.
He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. His professional memberships include the American Association for Justice, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and North Carolina Bar Association.
Read William Patterson’s full attorney biography.
About the Recognition
The 2027 listing recognizes William Patterson in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Best Lawyers uses peer evaluations within relevant geographic regions and legal practice areas to inform its selections.
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