Jay Patterson
About Jay Patterson
Jay Patterson is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Jay Patterson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: McDowell Hetherington LLP
Education: University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Houston, TX
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