Jaclyn D. Patton

Jaclyn D. Patton is a highly regarded estate planning and probate attorney based in Houston, Texas. She is the founder of The Patton Law Firm, PLLC, where she provides legal services in estate planning, probate, and estate administration. With over a decade of experience, she assists clients in managing and protecting their assets, ensuring smooth legal transitions for families and businesses.

Ms. Patton is known for her thorough legal knowledge and dedication to her clients, as well as for handling cases professionally and strategically. She has built a reputation for guiding individuals through complex probate matters and helping them secure their family’s future with well-structured estate plans.

Ms. Patton earned dual degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a B.B.A. in International Business and a B.A. in History, along with a minor in German. She later pursued her legal education at South Texas College of Law, where she earned her J.D. She was recognized as a Dean’s Scholar and contributed as a member of the South Texas Law Review.

Jaclyn D. Patton has advocated for families navigating probate and estate administration throughout her career. She previously interned at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and Harris County Probate Court Three, gaining valuable experience in judicial procedures. Her legal practice focuses on estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorney, and guardianships, helping individuals protect their assets and ensure their loved ones are cared for.

Ms. Patton is actively involved in the legal community, holding memberships in the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association, and Attorneys in Tax and Probate. She is also a certified Ad Litem for probate and guardianship proceedings. Recognized for her legal excellence, she has been selected to the Texas Rising Stars list from 2021 to 2024 and was named one of Houston’s Best Probate Lawyers in 2022.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Patton Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section
• Member, Houston Bar Association
• Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• University of Texas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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