Patrick Byker

Practice Areas

Patrick Byker is a real estate lawyer who focuses on zoning, land use and municipal law, real estate litigation, and commercial real estate law. He has extensive experience representing clients before local elected officials to obtain approval of high-quality real estate developments throughout the Triangle.

With a master’s degree in regional land use planning, Patrick is uniquely suited to advise clients on securing appropriate governmental approvals to move real estate development projects forward. His planning background makes him well versed in zoning and land use issues, including the creation and administration of restrictive covenants and the contractual relationships that govern leading commercial, residential and mixed-use developments in the Triangle.

Patrick has worked on several Transit-Oriented Development projects, focusing on high density residential (50-80 dwellings per acre) and mixed-use developments that combine commercial, office and residential uses.

Services

Litigation: Land Use and Real Estate Litigation

Real Estate and Land Use: Land Use, Planning and Zoning; Public-Private Partnerships

Career

He previously worked at K&L Gates; Kennedy, Covington, Lobdell & Hickman; and Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice.

Patrick has lived in Durham for 25 years, and now serves as Vice-Chair of the Board for Discover Durham, our community’s convention and visitor’s bureau, so he takes great pride in welcoming you to Durham.

Professional Memberships

Admitted in the State of North Carolina

Other Professional Memberships include:

Urban Land Institute: Member, Triangle Chapter; Discover Durham (Convention & Visitors Bureau): Vice Chair (2019-present), Board Member (2015-present); Durham Convention Center Authority: Chair (2009-2015), Board Member (2006-2009); City of Durham Capital Program Advisory Committee: Chair (2006-2008), Member (2005-2008); Durham Area Transit Authority: Chair (1999-2003); Board Member (1996-2004); Friends of Durham: Chair (2000-2002), Steering Committee (2000-present); Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce: Vice President, Government Affairs Committee (2000-present); Durham Crime Cabinet: Secretary (1997-1999); NC Bar Association: Land Use and Zoning Section; Green Building Certification Institute: LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP)

Education