Our History

Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP traces its beginnings to October 1, 1946, when four prominent Hickory attorneys created the law firm of Aiken, Patrick, Murphy & Harper. The founders — John W. Aiken, Bailey Patrick, Joseph L. Murphy, and F. Gwyn Harper, Jr. — each had successful legal careers already; however, they recognized the unique potential in combining their skills and expertise to form a new firm committed to providing quality client service for their community.

Mr. Patrick and Mr. Harper continued the practice after the deaths of John Aiken and Joseph Murphy, and in 1952 they hired a new young lawyer, Charles D. Dixon, as the firm’s first associate. After four years, Mr. Dixon became a partner, and the law firm was renamed Patrick, Harper & Dixon.

Our Commitment

Established in 1946, Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP has earned the deep respect of the Hickory community over the long-term. Today, we are a full service law firm, and we will always remain committed to the highest standards of professional excellence demonstrated by our founders. Our firm has the ability to handle not only the basic legal needs of individuals, but also the complex needs of corporate and business clients.

We take great pride in providing high-quality legal services across a wide variety of practice areas including:

Our team of experienced attorneys and staff are here to help you with your legal needs. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.