J. Patrick Williams

While Patricks jury trial experience ranges from personal injury defense to alienation of affections actions, hes developed a passion for domestic violence, equitable distribution and spousal support cases. For those who know him it makes perfect sense;1) hes a numbers guy and 2) he was raised to fight for the little guys. Patrick is a founding partner at Batch, Poore, & Williams. His practice areas are focused in family, divorce, domestic violence, criminal/traffic law, and civil litigation. He is also a NCDRC Certified Family Financial Mediator and a Certified Parenting Coordinator. Mr. Williams received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. He worked as a System Administrator/Programmer for several years prior to entering law school. His practical experience outside the practice of law provides clients with additional insight and a common sense approach to solving their legal problems. Mr. Williams received his Juris Doctor from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 2005. While attending Campbell, Mr. Williams was a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association trial team for two years and was a regional semifinalist. He also served as a Notes and Comments Editor for the Campbell Law Review. Mr. Williams assisted in the revision of prominent North Carolina treatises, such as Wiggins Administration of Wills and Estates and Websters Real Estate Law in North Carolina. Upon graduation, J. Patrick Williams was inducted into the Order of the Barristers and was recognized by Whos Who Among American Law Students. Mr. Williams has litigated a wide variety of cases over his career including representing plaintiffs and insurance companies in personal injury claims, divorce, custody, and equitable distribution hearings, real estate disputes, alienation of affection actions, and appellate actions. When not working, Patrick spends time with his wife Sydney Batch and two sons and is an avid mixologist and grill master. Because hes a numbers guy Sydney has appointed him as the CEO of math homework in the Williams household. Areas of Practice Family Law Divorce Child Custody Domestic Violence Commercial Law Child Protective Services Family Financial Mediation Education: North Carolina State University, B. S. - Computer Engineering (2002) Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University, Juris Doctorate (2005) Affiliations and Activities: Selected by Super Lawyers (2025 - Family Law) North Carolina State Bar Association Certified Parent Coordinator Certified Family Financial Mediator with the NC Dispute Resolution Commission Former Wake County Bar Association Board Member Former Tenth Judicial District Bar Grievance Committee Member Former North Carolina State Bar Communications Committee Member Related Tatjana Williams Tatjana is an associate with our firm with a focus in child custody, child support, domestic violence, and estate planning matters. Her experience includes representing clients in temporary and permanent hearings, as well assisting clients with navigating through the family financial mediation process. Tatjana received her Bachelor of Arts in...March 27, 2019 Similar post William Krueger William is an associate with our firm with a focus on civil litigation, business law, child custody, divorce, and domestic violence. His experience includes representing clients in domestic violence and custody cases, litigating business disputes, and advising corporate clients on commercial, employment, and regulatory matters. Mr. Krueger received his Bachelor...September 28, 2023 Similar post Shannon C. Poore Shannon C. Poore, J. D. is one of the founding partners of Batch Poore & Williams, PC. Her primary practice areas are juvenile law, family law, guardianship and adoptions. Mrs. Poore represents parents in the abuse, neglect and dependency court room when DSS has filed a petition to take custody...May 10, 2017 Similar post