Inhouse counsel for a large corporation.
Practice areas
Inhouse counsel for a corporation charged with management of foster care cases.
22 years
Handling of all business matters for large corporation.
22 years
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.
5 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2000 | 02/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 346 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Attorney (2019-2020) | 360 West Magazine | 2020 |
Top Attorney (2005-2019) | Fort Worth, Texas Magazine | 2019 |
Great Women of Texas | Fort Worth Business Press | 2011 |
Legacy of Women Award | SafeHaven of Tarrant County | 2011 |
Rising Star | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2006 |
40 under 40 | Fort Worth Business Press | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Inhouse Counsel | TFI Family Services Inc. | 2020 - Present |
Attorney-Shareholder | Decker Jones PC | 2004 - 2020 |
Attorney - Shareholder | Burns Cole, P.C. | 2000 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 | Surviving Spouse's Homestead Rights | 2013 |
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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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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 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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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Kelly Decker, Litigation Attorney on Mar 10, 2016
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 on Mar 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kelly Decker, Litigation Attorney on Mar 10, 2016
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 on Mar 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Stephens, Business Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent attorney!
David Pratt, Probate Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
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 on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Camp, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
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 on Feb 6, 2014
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 on Feb 4, 2014
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 on Nov 12, 2013
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 on Nov 2, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Lyndsay Newell, Probate Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Caleb Moore, Probate Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
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 on Sep 29, 2013
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 on Mar 27, 2013
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.
Brooke Allen, Litigation Attorney on Feb 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as opposing counsel and co-counsel with Ms. Cole. She represents her clients vigorously,