Patrick R. Anstead developed his reputation as one of the most sought-after litigation attorneys in Southeastern, North Carolina by prioritizing cases involving the violation of constitutional rights and catastrophic personal injury. If you have been charged with a crime, injured at work, or been a victim of police misconduct, call The Richardson Firm and ask for a free consultation with Patrick Anstead to protect your rights.
While studying law, Mr. Anstead clerked with the Craven County District Attorney’s Office as well as a private firm doing post-conviction relief and civil rights work. After law school, Mr. Anstead developed his reputation as an elite lawyer by taking cases that other attorneys turned down. Patrick has litigated high-profile cases and worked tirelessly to solve his clients’ most challenging problems. Mr. Anstead has won cases against health care systems, multi-state insurance companies, and the United States government. In the fall of 2022, Mr. Anstead worked on behalf of a prisoner pro bono to successfully mediate a civil rights claim before a United States Magistrate Judge against the law enforcement officers who illegally raided and searched his client’s home.
Mr. Anstead is admitted to practice before the North Carolina Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Anstead is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in International Affairs. He earned his law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. Mr. Anstead is an active member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and he currently serves as the Vice-President of the Cumberland County Bar Association. Mr. Anstead and his fiancée are parishioners at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and enjoy spending their free time in the mountains of North Carolina.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Workers’ Compensation
- Criminal Defense
- Civil Rights Violations
- Medical Malpractice
Professional Associations & Memberships
- North Carolina State Bar
- Cumberland County Bar Association – Board of Directors (Member)
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Client Reviews
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