Associate Graduates From Leadership Catawba Program

By David Hood
Partnership Chair

Colton Sexton, an associate of the firm, recently graduated from Leadership Catawba as a member of the 2016/2017 class. Leadership Catawba is a Catawba County Chamber of Commerce program aimed at educating local professionals about all aspects of the community, from local government to the many small businesses and non-profits serving the area.

Patrick, Harper & Dixon strongly believes in the importance of community involvement, and Leadership Catawba provides the perfect opportunity to learn about and connect with the many organizations that help make Catawba County such a great place to live and work. The law firm has sponsored participation in the Leadership Catawba program for many partners, associates and members of the staff throughout the years.

A Catawba County native, Colton represents businesses, nonprofits and individuals in the areas of real property, contract, business and corporate law. He joined the firm in 2015, returning home to Hickory after graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law. Colton received his undergraduate degree in economics from North Carolina State University. He is a member of the Real Property and Business Law Sections of the North Carolina Bar Association.

About the Author
David W. Hood, Partnership Chair of the Firm, is a trial attorney in a wide-ranging civil practice with over 200 jury trials to his credit. His concentrations include Business Disputes, Construction Law, Personal Injury and Collections. He is also a certified mediator, helping to settle cases pending in both state and federal court. He recently finished his term as President of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, the organization for lawyers representing business interests in civil litigation. Mr. Hood has spoken to lawyers and industry groups on such topics as evidence rules, contractor liens on real estate and contract funds, underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage, litigation ethics, and real estate claims.