Patterson Law, LLC

Patterson Law, LLC is a law firm in Charleston, SC. The firm provides strategic and efficient counsel for insurance carriers, excess carriers, employers, third-party administrators, professional employer organizations, and self-insureds throughout SC. Practice areas include insurance defense, workers’ compensation, construction defect, coverage matters, subrogation, staffing and PEO solutions, employment and HR services, compliance, contract review, and litigation management. The firm also handles corporate and small business matters such as formation, contracts, leases, asset purchase agreements, employee handbooks, and mergers and acquisitions. Additional services include estate planning with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and family business continuation matters, as well as criminal defense for DUIs, traffic offenses, white-collar offenses, magistrate and general sessions cases, and federal offenses. The firm holds a 5.00 rating based on 6 reviews.

Michael Patterson is the founder and managing attorney. He previously served as an Assistant Solicitor in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, trying numerous criminal cases to verdict, and worked as an attorney with a large Southeastern regional corporate law firm representing insurers and corporations in complex litigation. His career began as a Police Officer with the City of Charleston Police Department, serving nearly five years in the Uniformed Patrol Division and the Office of Professional Standards. He co-founded and managed a successful statewide practice for seven years before establishing this boutique firm in the French Quarter. Patterson holds a B.A. from James Madison University and a J.D. from Regent University.

The firm operates as a family-run practice. Sarah Patterson serves as the billing and account specialist, Michael’s sister-in-law is a paralegal, and his mother-in-law is a legal assistant. The team prepares legal budgets and conducts strategic decision analysis to defend claims effectively and efficiently. They work closely with corporate and small business clients to provide practical, customized solutions that further business objectives. Patterson’s background instills a deep understanding of investigative procedures and evidentiary issues, guiding his approach to traffic-related offenses and other criminal matters.

The firm is known for its positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. Michael Patterson’s nearly two decades of combined experience in law enforcement, prosecution, and private practice provide a unique perspective for clients.

Patterson Law, LLC combines deep local roots with extensive legal experience to serve businesses and individuals in Charleston, SC.