Patrick W. Upton

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Patrick W. Upton

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family

109 N Post Oak Ln Ste 425, Houston, TX

About Patrick

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Patrick loves being a family law trial attorney. He loves helping people in their time of need and being the calm in their storm. He also loves protecting kids. His biggest passion (other than his family) is being in the courtroom. He has spent his legal career pursuing his passion. Patrick’s clients are comforted that no matter how complex or contested the issue Patrick has the skill and experience necessary to protect their interest.

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Koons Fuller, PC

109 N Post Oak Ln Ste 425, Houston, TX, 77024-7755

koonsfuller.com/attorneys/patrick-upton/

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Patrick W. Upton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bo | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

One of the Best

As being a part of a custody battle and also a life safety battle Patrick was the best Lawyer we could have found. He also is one of the smartest people we have ever met. He helped protect my family and also win a case that protected us in a way we cannot repay. I would only tell anyone looking for ...a family law team that this be the first choice. You will not need another team to protect and help you. Thank you Patrick and the KoonsFuller Team. God bless you

Posted by Marlo | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

I retained Patrick Upton after he was recommended to me from a friend. I inherently knew my situation would be high conflict and complex, and it has been. Patrick is passionate about the law, and representing his clients. He listens well and explains his responses, backing them up with sound legal a...rguments. He and his team, Jennifer, Susan, and Roxanne, work together very congruently. They are responsive, and available. While I am not grateful I am going through a divorce, I am grateful I have Patrick Upton to represent me. He has made the process less stressful, and more understandable.

Posted by Amy | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Family Law Lawyer and Team

Patrick Upton and his team (Susan and Roxanne) really made an experience that isn’t usually pleasant (custody agreements and family court) the best possible experience you could have. I highly recommend him for any family law matters. My case was about as complicated and long as it gets. Pat was a...lways responsive to my questions and even answered call after hours and even while on a family vacation. I could not have asked for anything more from his team. Pat and Roxanne even came out to a volunteer fun run I was part of to support a worthy cause. I felt like they cared every step of the way and were prepared at each hearing. Thank you to Koons Family Law.

Posted by Natalie | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Protected my family and Duaghter

Hiring Patrick was a God send and when we thought we couldn’t find someone who cared about us after usinga previous law firm it was likenight and day. They accomplished things we were told we couldn’t. I would recommened always and wish then nothing but success always. Love and Regards and forever in... your debt KoonsFuller family.

Posted by Brian | March 03, 2019 | Family

Excellent Family Lawyer

I highly recommend Patrick Upton. More importantly I refer Patrick Upton to all my clients that have family law issues and or concerns. His team has exceeeded my expectations each and every time.

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Patrick W. Upton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alex Hunt

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have working against Patrick on a case, and have worked with him on the same side. He is an extremely zealous advocate, that does not back down from a trial or contested matter. He is a knowledgeable litigator, and is someone you want on your team."

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Samuel Adamo

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Patrick is an outstanding family attorney whom I have confidently referred high-level, complex cases to across the state of Texas."

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Herrick Sovany

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I unequivocally recommend and endorse Pat Upton. I brought him in on a matter that was unorthodox to say the least. With the cards stacked against the clients, Pat managed the issues remarkably, was a couple of steps ahead of the other side, and had the matter resolved in half the time anyone would have ever expected. I tell my clients, friends, or anyone seeking a family law lawyer that Pat is the go-to-lawyer...and I have always had stellar feedback."

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Seaborn Eastland

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Pat is a great guy who knows his stuff."

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Alex Hunt

Child custody lawyer

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Samuel Adamo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Herrick Sovany

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Client Champion Award - Platinum Level (top), Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine

2018

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

OUTSTANDING LEGAL ARTICLE- PUBLISHED IN HOUSTON LAWYER MAGAZINE, Houston Bar Association

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Koons Fuller Vanden Eykel & Robertson

2014 - 2014

Attorney, Nichols Law

2009 - 2014

Attorney, Upton Family Law

Associations

2017 - Present

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Member

2013 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court

2007 - Present

Houston Bar Association

2007 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2007 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation

Sample of Legal Cases

ARNOLD v. LEONARD, 273 S.W. 799 (Tex. 1925)

Since rents and revenues derived from the wife’s separate lands are entirely without the constitutional definition of the wife’s separate property, and since the Legislature can neither enlarge nor diminish

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Education

2007

St. Marys University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Texas A&M University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2014

Anatomy of a Family Law Case

Building a Practice through Court Appointments

2014

2013

Anatomy of a Family Law Case

Best practices of Amicus Ad Litem Appointments

2012

Beyond the Bench

Best Practices in Abuse and Neglect Cases

Publications

2014

Houston Lawyer Magazine “Late to the Game 3rd party standing in CPS cases”

Languages

English

Activity

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