Suzanne Patinella is a partner in WSHB's Raleigh office, where she represents clients in complex civil litigation across North Carolina.
Suzanne is a graduate of Elon University School of Law, where she completed an accelerated 2.5-year program. Suzanne graduated from Elon University's Martha & Spencer Love School of Business with an MBA in May 2021.
At Elon Law, Suzanne was actively involved as a Business fellow, Moot Court Board member, and Women's Law Association member. She also served as her class's student bar association representative, student mentor, and student teaching aid. As a member of the Moot Court Board, she participated in a national moot court competition under the direction of her coach, the Honorable G. James Exum, Jr.
Suzanne is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and Wake County Bar Association, where she has helped organize firm food and clothing drives.
Newsroom
News
•WSHB Highlights Deep Bench of Talent With Elevation of 26 Attorneys to Partnership in 2026
Firm News, 1.1.26
Publications
•Depreciation of labor used to calculate ACV in North and South Carolina
Case Updates, 10.10.22
Community Activities
•North Carolina Bar Association
•Wake County Bar Association
In the News
•WSHB Highlights Deep Bench of Talent With Elevation of 26 Attorneys to Partnership in 2026
•Depreciation of labor used to calculate ACV in North and South Carolina
Honors & Recognitions
•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition fo r Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction in Raleigh, NC (2026)