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Patrick Harper & Dixon, LLP traces its beginnings back to October 1946 when four prominent Hickory attorneys joined in partnership to create the law firm of Aiken, Patrick, Murphy & Harper. John W. Aiken, Bailey Patrick, Joseph L. Murphy and F. Gwyn Harper Jr., each had successful legal careers separately, but saw the great potential in combining their skills and expertise to found a new firm committed to providing quality client service for their community. However, less than three years after the firm's formation, John W. Aiken died followed by Joseph L. Murphy in 1950 leaving Mr. Patrick and Mr. Harper to continue the practice. Then, in 1952, they hired a new young lawyer, Charles D. Dixon, to work with them as the firm's first associate. Only four years later, Mr. Dixon became a partner and the firm was renamed Patrick Harper & Dixon.  After representing numerous clients over the last 56 years, Mr. Dixon retired from the active practice of law in early 2009.

Located in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in North Carolina, our firm has the pleasure of working with people from many diverse industries. The firm takes pride in its ability to handle not only the basic legal needs of individuals, but also the complex needs of its corporate and business clients. Today, our firm has grown to include 10 attorneys. Our growth is attributable to the careful recruitment of outstanding law school graduates, the continued provision of quality legal services and the growth and strength of the Hickory area economy.

Our attorneys provide counsel in the areas of business and corporate law, probate and estate planning, general litigation, real property, employment law, domestic and family law, health care law, elder law and criminal law. We also have certified mediators who provide arbitration and mediation services, both in our offices or at other offices.