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/

Online Presence

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Patrick W. Upton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 19 of 19 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Amelia | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Family Lawyer Im Tx

I had a bad lawyer and a very complex and bitter divorce after 14+ years and 4 children (3-13). My abusive ex took refuge in the law to further try to avoid his legal responsibilities with his 4 children. I had to relocate in a heartbeat, and hired Patrick on the phone. Never met him but I get so wel...l represented. I’ve met few attorneys with the in-depth knowledge of the law and a caring and compassionate approach to his defense. But don’t be mistaken, he will defend you like you are his family! Don’t think it twice. You will be in good hands!

Posted by Brian | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Patrick is a must have attorney!

Patrick is an attorney that you will wish you had. I have been through a divorce and wished I would have known about him at that time. HIs attention to detail and customer service is second to none. No one can ever guarantee an outcome, but he will make sure your case is handled with the utmost at...tention and detail every step of the way. He is very knowledgeable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trusted and experienced attorney.

Posted by Tom Snyder | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Patrick Upton

HI All, I would like to provide some feedback on my Attorney. Patrick Upton. He is a straight shooter that tells you what you need to know not what you want to hear. He is a rock. He put the S in Superman. Divorces are not easy nor are they nice and he will let you know what to expect. You will be p...repared for court and the new life ahead. Patrick invited me into his world with you are now part of our family and I truly believe that. Not to say too much about my divorce but when I needed him, he was always only a phone call away. If he noticed I was having a tough time he would remind me to pick up the phone and call as he was there for me. Men and Women, if you want someone that will fight for you call Patrick and get him on your team.

Posted by Linda | July 31, 2015 | Child Custody

great lawyer

This attorney was appointed to my children during the time I was going down a dangerous and scary path. He was all about my children and wanting the best for my kids. He did all he could to protect them. Although I felt at the time he hated me I know now all he wanted was the best for my kids. He tol...d me how it was and nothing less. Needless to say I got my kids back after doing a grip load of class and requirements but it was also after I proved to him I was truly fit to have my kids back. I thank him for helping me see I was doing no good for my kids nor myself. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He is a great attorney. Thank you truly Patrick Upton.

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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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