I am a plaintiff’s lawyer in Tarrant County, Texas. I represent individuals who are hurting because somebody else was sloppy, distracted, drunk, or just plain ol’ greedy.
I wasn’t always a plaintiff’s lawyer. I started my legal career as a business litigator at one of the largest law firms in Dallas. I worked alongside other lawyers whose intellectual capacity was (and still is, I presume) astounding. These folks were sharp. Clients paid top-dollar for our legal services. But as it turns out, only top-dollar corporations (see Fortune 500) can generally pay for top-dollar lawyers, and I soon discovered that representing corporations was not my calling. It’s not why I signed up.
I left that firm and returned home to Tarrant County. I joined a mid-size, full-service law firm that has long been a staple in Fort Worth. It was another great experience for me, as I was paired with mentors who went above and beyond to make sure I grew as a lawyer. I learned a ton as they encouraged me to go out and generate business for the firm. They involved me in all phases of lawsuits, from client consultation, to strategy sessions, to drafting and arguing motions, to taking and defending depositions, to obtaining successful resolutions to lawsuits through negotiation, to preparing for trial. For those, like me, who best learn something by doing it, it was perfect.
I had just two problems: the business model and the type of disputes we handled. Although our rates were conservative and we were able to represent smaller companies and local businessmen and businesswomen, we still charged by the hour, not by the victory. In other words, when we were hired, we expected to be paid the exact same whether we won or lost at trial. That just never sat well with me. We were typically representing a company or its owners in lawsuits involving breach of contract claims, fraud claims, and/or violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Essentially, my job was either to help valuable companies who had been wronged become more valuable, or to help valuable companies who had done wrong pay less than they probably should. Make no mistake, many of the best lawyers out there play in this sandbox every day, and the jurisprudence they have carved out is critical to the economic growth and stability of our community and our country. I simply discovered that God did not make me a lawyer to help businesses pass money back and forth, charging them by the hour to do so. I found I belonged in a different type of sandbox.
I decided to become a plaintiff’s lawyer where I would only represent people who had been hurt because of somebody else’s negligence, people who were being taken advantage of by big businesses and big insurance companies. I now represent individuals on a contingency fee basis, which is a fancy way of saying that I only get paid if I win. This is where I belong. Just ask my wife – I wake up every day excited to get to the office and see what I can do to help folks in our community that really need help the most.
Should the unthinkable ever happen to you or a loved one, please feel free to come talk to us, free of charge, to explore your legal options.
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Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Patterson Law Group
2409 Forest Park Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX, 76110
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2012 | 07/18/2019 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top Personal Injury Attorney | Fort Worth, Texas Magazine | 2016 |
Top Personal Injury Attorney | Fort Worth, Texas Magazine | 2015 |
President's Award of Merit | Texas Young Lawyers Association | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Patterson Law Group | 2014 - Present |
Associate | Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP | 2013 - 2014 |
Associate | Haynes & Boone | 2012 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Camp Fire First Texas | Board Member | 2017 - Present |
Texas Bar Foundation | Fellow | 2015 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Arlington Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Eldon B. Mahon American Inn of Court | Member | 2014 - Present |
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Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Tarrant County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Texas Young Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2013 - 2015 |
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | District Representative | 2013 - 2015 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Patterson Law Group | Patterson Law Group Blog | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Texas School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
University of Texas School of Law | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2009 |
Posted by PATRICK
Mon Sep 16 2019
Posted by Melissa
Thu May 23 2019
Ryan Scharar, Tax Attorney on Jan 17, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Travis is a focused, hard working, and experienced attorney always seeking the best results for his clients. Highly recommend!
John Shaw, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 20, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Travis is a caring and empathetic lawyer who has a real desire to help those that are injured through the negligence of others. I highly recommend Travis if you find yourself in need of a personal injury lawyer.
Davis Purcell, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer because he works hard, cares about his clients, and has great trial skills.
Jason English, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Travis is a smart lawyer with strong ethics. He does it right, and he gets great results for his clients.
Tennessee Walker, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 14, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Travis knows that every client and every case are unique. He uses that knowledge to work toward personalized solutions. I continue to be impressed by Travis's common sense and personalized approach to practicing law. His approach leads to great results for Patterson Law Group clients.
Elizabeth Fitch, Appeals Attorney on Mar 2, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
He's a good lawyer and a trustworthy man.
Jennifer Swearingen, Real estate Attorney on Feb 11, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Great lawyer!
Matthew Filpi, Consumer protection Attorney on Feb 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very sharp, very ethical, and very persistent! Travis works hard to see justice done for his clients!! Highly recommend!!!
Michael Patterson, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 10, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
A real bull dog!
Anna Hodges Patterson, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 10, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
When you've been injured or wronged, you want this guy on your side to make it right.
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