Firm Story
More than a century of Houston continuity.
The firm traces its history to 1905, when Hon. Robert L. Cole, Sr. founded one of Houston's oldest law practices. The names have changed over time; the through-line is steady service from Houston.
The name has changed over time. The work has stayed steady.
Patterson, Boyd & Lowery, P.C. traces its history to the early Houston practice of Hon. Robert L. Cole, Sr. Over time, names and lawyers changed, but the work remained rooted in practical Texas representation.
Today, the firm remains deliberately small, approachable, and close to downtown Houston's courts and business community.
Selected timeline
Hon. Robert L. Cole, Sr. founded the practice that would become Patterson, Boyd & Lowery, P.C.
The firm has maintained the same phone number since this period, a rare continuity signal in downtown Houston.
Jesse W. McDaniel became a member of the firm and remained until his retirement in 1977.
William C. Boyd joined the predecessor firm, which later became Patterson, McDaniel & Boyd.
The firm name became Patterson, Boyd & Lowery.
The firm continues from downtown Houston with a small attorney group and a practical civil litigation focus.
Clients and reach
PBL is a small civil litigation firm representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Its client range has included individuals, sole proprietorships, insurers, banks, and other commercial clients. The firm has handled matters in every county in Texas and has worked with clients throughout the country.