Nicole Merritt Patterson

Nicole Merritt Patterson is a North Carolina-licensed attorney and the founder of Merritt Law, PLLC. She focuses her practice on real estate and estate planning matters, providing clear guidance to individuals, families, and property owners throughout Kannapolis and surrounding communities. Through her work, she helps clients complete important legal transactions with confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. Her approach emphasizes careful planning, attention to detail, and practical solutions that protect clients’ interests now and in the future.

Nicole earned her J.D. in December 2014 from Charlotte School of Law and became licensed to practice law in North Carolina in 2015. She is also an alumna of Lenoir Rhyne University. Her legal education provided a strong foundation in property law, contracts, and estate planning principles. This academic background supports her ability to draft precise legal documents, analyze title issues, and guide clients through complex legal decisions with clarity and professionalism.

Nicole has built a practice centered on dependable legal service and strong client relationships since founding Merritt Law, PLLC. In real estate matters, she assists with transactions, title searches, deed preparation, and contract preparation. Her work helps buyers, sellers, and property owners complete transactions smoothly while reducing legal risk. In estate planning, she prepares wills, powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, and living wills to help clients plan responsibly and preserve their wishes.

Nicole is committed to helping people navigate critical legal moments with confidence. She takes the time to explain legal options in plain language and ensures that each document reflects the client’s goals.

Nicole Merritt Patterson provides dependable representation that supports long-term stability, informed decision-making, and peace of mind for the individuals and families she serves by combining legal knowledge with a structured, client-focused process. Her practice is built on consistency, responsiveness, and a strong understanding of local legal needs and expectations across diverse client situations, while consistently maintaining accuracy, compliance, and professional standards in every matter handled with care.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Sole Attorney, Merritt Law, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina State Bar
• Member, Cabarrus County Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Charlotte School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lenoir-Rhyne University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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