Patrick, Harper & Dixon Proudly Supports Habitat for Humanity

By David Hood
Partnership Chair

Patrick, Harper & Dixon is proud to be a supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley.  Kimberly Whitley, Managing Partner at PHD, has been a volunteer with Habitat for 27 years beginning with her work with the Homeowner Selection Committee in the mid-90s.  Kim is one of the longest-running volunteers ever and is in a small group of folks from Habitat Catawba Valley’s early days who are still involved with Habit for Humanity.  A spokesperson for Habitat stated, “We are very grateful for her continuing support as well as all of her help through the years.”   

Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry.  As part of the larger ministry of Habitat for Humanity International, their local affiliate seeks to eliminate poverty housing from Catawba County.  Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races, and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.  The goal of Habitat is to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

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.