Patricia B. Cole

Juvenile law Attorney at Fort Worth, TX

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PROBATE GREAT!

Wonderful Attorney!

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Practice areas

Juvenile law

80%

Inhouse counsel for a corporation charged with management of foster care cases.

23 years
Business

10%

Handling of all business matters for large corporation.

23 years
Mediation

10%

Mediation of cases involving probate, guardianship, family, business litigation, contract disputes and mental health cases before both probate & district courts in Tarrant, Dallas, Parker, Johnson, Collin, Wise, and Jack counties.
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6 years

Inhouse counsel for a large corporation.

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Licensed for 22 years

State TX

Status Eligible to Practice in Texas

Acquired 2000

Updated 01/26/2023

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

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Patricia Cole

PO Box 976

Fort Worth, TX, 76101

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8 customer reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2019

PROBATE GREAT!

Attorney was very helpful and answered my basic pro se probate question if I could force the sale of my parents' home in a contested intestate/muniment of title situation? Thank you very much.

Posted by Elizabeth | June 4, 2017

Wonderful Attorney!

Patricia Cole is one the best attorneys in our area. She helped me with a contest of will on my mother's estate. I would highly recommend this lady to anyone who has a will to probate. She got results in a reasonable amount of time. Very compassionate, understanding and a powerhouse of an attorney.

Posted by Terri | March 10, 2016

Excellent Lawyer

Mrs. Cole is an excellent attorney. She understood my issue and was extremely thorough in finding facts relating to my case while presenting them in a professional manner.

Posted by Tom | October 2, 2013

Wonderful Attorney!

Mrs. Cole did a great job on our mother's estate. She was able to get the trustee removed and a judgment for all the damage she did to the trust. I would never have been able to handle this whole thing if it were not for Mrs. Cole's patience and understanding over how emotional this all was for me.

Posted by Lizzy | March 21, 2012

Execellent Attorney!

Ms. Cole was very helpful after my granny died. I don't know what I would have done without her. She was very patience and understanding with me during a very difficult time. I am surprised I didn't driver her crazy.

Posted by Alan | November 16, 2011

Great attorney who really cares!

Mrs. Cole helped me in my business divorce. She was very good and kept her cool even when my crazy business partner started going after her personally. Now I am growing my business again and she will remain my business attorney for a long time!

Posted by Amber | April 7, 2010

Probate Attorney

Patricia helped me through a tough time when my mom passted. She was helpful, resourceful and was a wonderful strenghth for me during a really bad time. I had previously used her in a business dispute involving my previous partner and she got a quick reasonable settlement, for which I am thankful. She is great!

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2009

Federal Tax Representation

Ms. Cole represented me regarding taxes owed for several years exceeding $25k and the end result was within my ability to pay. She was adept, knowledgeable and though in another State, with fax machines and cell phones we kept in touch. A pleasure doing business with her. Kathleen Boston

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Inhouse Counsel
TFI Family Services Inc.
2020 - Present

Attorney-Shareholder
Decker Jones PC
2004 - 2020

Attorney - Shareholder
Burns Cole, P.C.
2000 - 2004

Education

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law now named Texas A&M School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1996

Associations

State Bar of Texas
Current Fellow
2012 - Present

Texas Guardianship Association
Current Member
2005 - Present

Southcliff Baptist Church
Current Member
2004 - Present

Tarrant County Bar Foundation
Current Fellow
2004 - Present

Tarrant County Probate Bar Association
Current Member
2000 - Present

Tarrant County Bar Association
Current Member
1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas
Current Member
1998 - Present

Texas Guardianship Association
Director
2016 - 2016

TCBA Business LItigation Section
Past Chair
2012 - 2014

Texas Department Family and Protective Services
Council Member
2011 - 2016

Community Foundation of North Texas
Outreach Member
2011 - 2016

TCBA Tax & Estate Planning Section
Past Chair
2010 - 2010

Leadership of Fort Worth
Class Member
2010 - 2011

Texas Young Lawyers Association
Member/Director
2000 - 2005

Fort Worth/Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
Member/Past President
1998 - 2008

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Top Attorney (2019-2020)
360 West Magazine
2020

Top Attorney (2005-2019)
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2019

Legacy of Women Award
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
2011

Great Women of Texas
Fort Worth Business Press
2011

Rising Star
Texas Monthly Magazine
2006

40 under 40
Fort Worth Business Press
2003

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Publications

Texas Law Today
Common Mistakes Women Make in Estate Planning
2015

Texas Law Today
Texas Durable Power of Attorney
2015

Texas Law Today
Choosing your POA Agent
2015

Texas Law Today
Landmines to Avoid When Taking Money from Family and Friends
2014

Texas Law Today
Lady Bird Deed and Spousal Homestead Rights
2013

Texas Law Today
Enforceable Contracts by Email
2013

Texas Law Today
Social Media in Litigation
2013

Texas Law Today
What is a Guardianship?
2013

Texas Law Today
Minority Shareholder Oppression
2012

Fort Worth Business Press
Small Businesses are the Key to U.S. Economic Recovery
2010

Fort Worth Business Press
Year-end Tax Savings Options for Small Business Owners
2009

Fort Worth Business Press
Reporting Abuse of the Elderly
2009

Fort Worth Business Press
Social Security: Will it be Here When You Need It?
2008

Fort Worth Business Press
Women Face Financials Issues as They Age
2008

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Speaking Engagements

2016 Annual Meeting
Guardian of the Estate
2016

People's Law School
Estate Planning
2011

Monthly Meeting
Ethics in Estate Planning
2010

Monthly Meeting
Ethics in Estate Planning
2010

Fort Worth Chamber Workshop
Ethics Impact Success
2009

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Attorney endorsements

Received (15)

Given (26)

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Kelly Decker

Litigation Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Patricia Cole because she has vast knowledge and courtroom experience. She understands where clients need to end up and how to get them there efficiently. She also does truly care."

Sherry R. Armstrong

Business Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jason Stephens

Business Attorney | Mar 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent attorney!"

David Pratt

Probate Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Co-worker

"Patricia is a fantastic probate lawyer who is well-equipped to help navigate the legal waters during a difficult time in life."

Walt Cleveland

Commercial real estate Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

Eric Camp

Estate planning Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. If you need a comprehensive estate plan for a competitive price, Patricia is the lawyer for you."

W. Bradley Parker

Probate Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patricia is a very diligent and talented attorney. She continually thinks outside the box and comes up with new and novel ways to tackle issues that present themselves all the while maintaining the highest legal ethics. I highly recommend Patricia."

Lynn Kelly

Probate Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patricia is passionate about serving her clients. She is bright, articulate, brave, and responsible. I endorse Patricia!"

Ronald Hall

Probate Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patricia Cole is one of the top-notch probate, estate-planning, and guardianship attorneys working in Tarrant County today."

Stephen Polozola

Wills and living wills Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lyndsay Newell

Probate Attorney | Oct 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Caleb Moore

Probate Attorney | Oct 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a good mentor to young lawyers, always wiling to help. A credit to the Tarrant County community."

Leslie Barrows

Probate Attorney | Sep 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patricia truly cares about her clients and is highly respected in our legal community. I continue to refer cases to Patricia because I know my referrals will be well taken care of."

Steven Baker

Probate Attorney | Mar 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on the knowledge and experience she has exhibited in answering numerous questions in categories of which we are both frequent contributors, I would endorse Patricia for probate and estate planning matters in the Fort Worth, Texas area."