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Sarah Elizabeth Patel

Sarah Elizabeth Patel

10.0

Superb

10

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Lawsuits / Disputes
    19 years
  • 25% Probate
    19 years
  • 25% Trusts
    19 years
  • 25% Guardianship
    19 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-40%), Hourly ($350-$365/hour)

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Endorsements

1 endorsement


Angelina Maria Monte Zinn

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Patel is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Angelina Zinn , Houston (TX), 6 months ago

Résumé

 

License

18 years since Sarah Elizabeth Patel was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1993 03/09/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Shareholder at Crain, Caton & James 1998–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southern Methodist University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
University of Texas System, Arlington Accounting Bachelor of Accounting 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
The Best Lawyers in America in Trusts and Estates Specialties 2007
Texas Super Lawyer 2006
See all 12 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Seminar Subcommittee Co-Chair Houston Bar Association 2007-present
Elder Law Committe Houston Bar Association 2007-present
See all 15 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Texas Probate Practice Guide West Group publication 2006
Texas Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Practice Guide West Group publication 2006
See all 10 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Texas Probate and Non-Probate Proceedings Building Blocks of Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning 2007
Practicing in a Belt v. Oppenheimber World Advanced Stratagies 2007
See all 25 speaking engagements