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Patricia B. Cole

Juvenile law Attorney at Fort Worth, TX

5.0   8 reviews

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About Patricia

Learn Patricia’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Juvenile law
    80%
    Inhouse counsel for a corporation charged with management of foster care cases.

    23 years

  2. Business
    10%
    Handling of all business matters for large corporation.

    23 years

  3. 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.

    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

Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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

  • 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)
Endorse Patricia
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."
Business Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Business Attorney | Mar 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent attorney!"
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."
Commercial real estate Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer."
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."
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."
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!"
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."
Wills and living wills Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Oct 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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."
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."
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."
Litigation Attorney | Feb 01
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,"
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