Patrick J. Johnson

Patrick J. Johnson: Business and Transaction Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina

Patrick J. Johnson is a distinguished business and transaction lawyer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over two decades of experience, Patrick has advised clients on M&A, securities, financing, and commercial matters.

Practice Areas

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Securities Law
• Secured Debt Facilities
• Commercial Contracts
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Corporate Governance and Entity Selection
• Fund Formation (Private Equity, Real Estate Funds)
• Investment in Private Equity Funds
• Derivatives Hedging
• Brokers' and Dealers' Issues
• Broker-Dealer Compliance under the Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Education & Credentials

Universities: University of Virginia

1. B.A., Economics, University of Virginia (20XX)

Languages: English

1. English

Educations: Not Available

Bar Admissions: State Bar of North Carolina (20XX)

Awards & Recognitions: Certified Business and Transaction Attorney by the State Bar of North Carolina (since 2013); Recognized in Best Attorney USA © for Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2013-2022, 2024-2025) and Corporate Law (2013-2022, 2024-2025); Special Focus Award by The Best Lawyers in America © for COVID-19 (20XX); 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, Triangle Business Journal (2009); Power of Justice Award, Business Leader Magazine and NC Bar (2008)

Firms: Brooks Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Affiliations: The Best Lawyers in America ©; Certified Business and Transaction Attorney by the State Bar of North Carolina; Member of the American Bar Association; Member of the North Carolina Bar Association; Member of the Business Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association

1. Certified Business and Transaction Attorney, State Bar of North Carolina (20XX)

Patrick J. Johnson is dedicated to providing his clients with comprehensive counsel in a wide range of legal matters. His diverse corporate practice encompasses all manner of complex issues for both large corporations and small businesses.