About Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP

Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP has served Hickory and Catawba County since 1946 with professionalism, dependability, and results-driven advocacy. Founded by respected local attorneys committed to collaboration and community service, the firm established a legacy grounded in integrity and excellence. Today, that tradition continues through experienced counsel, responsive communication, and practical strategies designed to protect families, businesses, and financial interests throughout North Carolina with consistency, clarity, and unwavering dedication.

Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP provides comprehensive representation in estate planning and administration, estate and fiduciary litigation, family law, elder and special needs law, business transactions and corporate law, commercial real estate, employment law, health care law, government regulation, litigation, and arbitration and mediation. This broad foundation allows coordinated strategies that address complex disputes, regulatory challenges, and proactive planning needs with efficiency, precision, and carefully structured legal solutions.

Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP is known for crafting customized legal strategies that strengthen businesses and safeguard personal legacies. Attorneys assist with wills, trusts, mergers and acquisitions, employment agreements, healthcare compliance, commercial transactions, fiduciary disputes, and corporate governance matters. Skilled litigators advocate effectively in court, mediation, and arbitration, applying disciplined preparation and strategic analysis to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting financial stability and long-term organizational objectives.

Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP combines nearly eight decades of history with forward-looking legal insight and steady judgment. Recognized by respected professional organizations and trusted throughout the Hickory community, the firm emphasizes lasting relationships built on honesty, responsiveness, and zealous advocacy. By listening carefully, communicating clearly, and executing with precision, the firm delivers dependable counsel in both transactional and litigation matters across North Carolina.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning & Administration
  • Asset Protection
  • Estate Litigation
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Incapacity Planning
  • Protecting Assets From Irresponsible Heirs
  • Estate Administration
  • Wills And Trusts
  • Elder And Special Needs Law
Business
  • Business Contracts
  • Business Formation
  • Business Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Business Partnership Agreements
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Buying And Selling Medical Practices
  • Corporate Governance
  • Health Care
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Business Litigation
  • Commercial Real Estate Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Mediation & Arbitration
Commercial Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate Property Transactions
  • Commercial Financing And Lending
  • Commercial Leasing And Landlord-Tenant Matters
Employment Law
  • Employment Agreements
  • Employee Policy Handbooks
  • Wrongful Termination Claims
  • Wage And Hour Claims
  • Harassment And Discrimination Claims
  • Compliance With State And Federal Laws
  • General Employment And Labor Litigation
Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Alimony
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
Government Regulation
  • Local Government Representation
  • Eminent Domain And Condemnation
  • Government Contracts
  • Land Use And Zoning
  • Property Tax
  • Quasi-Judicial Proceedings And Appeals
Bankruptcy
  • Proofs Of Claim
  • Motions For Relief From Automatic Stay
  • Adversary Proceedings
  • Objections Or Motions Concerning Sale Of Debtor’s Assets

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office location for Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP

Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP

34 2nd St NW #400, Hickory, NC 28601