Nicole Patino

Nicole Patino is a North Carolina employment law attorney who focuses exclusively on labor and employment matters for public and private sector clients. She represents employers, employees, and local governmental agencies in workplace disputes involving compliance, discipline, and employee rights. Known for client-focused advocacy, she approaches each matter with diligence and clarity, working to resolve complex employment issues through strategic counseling, negotiation, and litigation when necessary.

Patino earned her J.D. from Elon University School of Law, where she served on the Elon Law Review and held the role of Notes and Comments Editor. She also holds an M.A. in English from Virginia Tech and completed her undergraduate education at Virginia Tech. Her academic background strengthens her legal writing, statutory interpretation, and ability to present well-reasoned arguments in employment-related matters.

Before and during law school, Patino gained hands-on legal experience as a law clerk and later as an associate attorney, building a strong foundation in ethical and effective legal practice. Earlier in her career, she worked as a substance abuse counselor, where she developed practical knowledge of HIPAA, FMLA, federal privacy laws, and medical records. This experience informs her representation of medical professionals and cases involving healthcare-related employment issues.

Nicole Patino is admitted to practice before the North Carolina Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of North Carolina. She is an active member of multiple bar associations, including labor and employment law sections. Her practice emphasizes professionalism, responsiveness, and informed advocacy. By combining legal experience with industry-specific insight, she provides trusted guidance to clients navigating complex workplace challenges across North Carolina.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of L. Nicole Patino, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
• Member, Greensboro Bar Association
• Member, High Point Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Law School: Elon University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Virginia Tech
  Master of Arts (MA)

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