Patrick R. Anstead

Patrick R. Anstead is recognized as a leading litigation attorney in Southeastern North Carolina, known for his dedication to cases involving the violation of constitutional rights and catastrophic personal injury. At The Richardson Firm, he offers free consultations to those charged with crimes, injured on the job, or victims of police misconduct.

Mr. Anstead has achieved significant results for his clients, including a $60,000 settlement for a woman falsely arrested by local police and $400,000 for a disabled man assaulted by a personal care assistant. Other notable outcomes include $85,000 for a medical assistant assaulted by a physician, $135,000 for a family involved in a vehicle collision, $75,000 for a woman falsely arrested by a local sheriff, and $186,000 for a bus driver injured in a collision.

Patrick Anstead has built a reputation for taking on challenging cases that others might avoid, handling high-profile matters and achieving solutions to complex legal issues. His successful litigation includes cases against the United States government, hospital systems, and multi-state insurance companies.

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 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, Mr. Anstead serves clients across Cumberland County and beyond, including areas such as Fayetteville, Raeford, Elizabethtown, Laurinburg, and Raleigh.