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Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane

USA 2026

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Patrick is an experienced trial attorney and Certified Appellate Specialist whose practice includes high-stakes commercial litigation, municipal litigation and appellate law. He helps clients overcome legal challenges so they can focus on their business.

Commercial Litigation

Patrick helps clients solve complex business disputes involving significant claims across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on health care litigation. He regularly represents clients in multimillion-dollar contract disputes and extra-contractual commercial tort claims before judges in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, North Carolina Business Court and North Carolina Superior Courts.

An adjunct professor of business torts at Wake Forest School of Law, Patrick has a detailed grasp of the issues at the heart of complex commercial litigation, and is able to help his clients navigate the legal intricacies of even the most intractable business disputes.

Patrick has extensive experience in eminent domain matters, having represented both property owners and condemning authorities in condemnation and inverse condemnation cases.

Municipal Litigation

Municipalities facing litigation turn to Patrick to defend their interests against allegations of civil rights violations, police misconduct, employment discrimination, breach of contract and other claims. Patrick is an experienced advocate, well versed in handling both the legal aspects of municipal litigation and the accompanying crisis management challenges.

Appellate Law

Patrick represents clients throughout the litigation process, handing commercial and municipal cases not only in the trial court, but in the appellate courts as well. He is one of a small number of appellate attorneys in private practice who have earned the designation of Certified Appellate Specialist from the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.

Professional Memberships

International Municipal Lawyers Association | Chief Justice Joseph Branch Inn of Court |

Federal Bar Association Middle District of North Carolina Chapter | North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys | Defense Research Institute | Wake Forest Rugby Foundation, Board of Directors | Greensboro Youth Rugby Association, Board of Directors

Education

Wake Forest University School of Law

J.D.

2007

College of the Holy Cross

B.A.

2000

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - North Carolina

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Patrick Kane is called upon for his experience in litigation spanning enforcement actions, civil rights and tortious business claims.

Strengths

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  • Patrick Kane is an excellent resource and adviser.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • His knowledge of the local court rules, procedures and people is first-rate and his ability to learn the client's business is also impressive.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Patrick Kane is very responsible and reliable. He has a keen understanding of the court and legal issues, and brings great strategic thought to a matter.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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