Pat's legal career spans over two decades, covering a wide range of client needs, from basic wills and trusts to sophisticated tax planning for large estates. She also handles special needs trusts and probate and trust administration. A frequent speaker to both professional and community groups, Pat is passionate about educating others on the importance of comprehensive estate planning to prepare individuals and their families for both the unexpected and the inevitable. Pat has been actively involved in the legal and local community, serving on the boards of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Travis County Bar Association and the Estate Planning Council of Central Texas. Her community service extends to the boards of Austin Ballet and the American Cancer Society, as well as the planned giving committees of organizations like Hospice Austin.
For nearly 30 years, Pat has lived in Rollingwood, near Zilker Park, with her husband, Philip, and close to her four children. She also served as Rollingwood's presiding municipal judge for over eight years.
