Atty. Adrian Patterson
Adrian Patterson focuses his practice on public finance and infrastructure, serving as bond counsel and disclosure counsel for cities, counties, transit agencies, toll road authorities, public utilities, non-profit corporations, school districts, universities, and state agencies on projects involving streets, rail, toll roads, public works, arts and convention centers, and power projects. He also represents national and regional investment banking firms as underwriters counsel.
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Adrian Patterson is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Texas (2005). Educated at Tulane University Law School J.D. (—) and University of Houston B.A. (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •fellow, American College of Bond Counsel, 2024 •Trustee, Herman Park Conservancy, 2016-Present •Trustee, Houston Municipal Pension System, 2013-Present •fellow, Legal Council on Legal Diversity, 2011-2012. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Adrian Patterson focuses his practice on public finance and infrastructure, serving as bond counsel and disclosure counsel for cities, counties, transit agencies, toll road authorities, public utilities, non-profit corporations, school districts, universities, and state agencies on projects involving streets, rail, toll roads, public works, arts and convention centers, and power projects
- He also represents national and regional investment banking firms as underwriters counsel
- In public law matters, Adrian represents political subdivisions as general counsel advising on matters related to economic development, procurement, compliance, and elections
- Adrian has represented a large number of bond counsel clients including the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas Medical Center, City of Brownsville Public Utility Board, Harris County Toll Road Authority, City of Houston Convention and Entertainment Department, Harris County Flood Control District, Port of Houston Authority, and Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
- Concentrations •Open Meetings Act •Public Information Act Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Band 1, 2024-2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Public Finance Law, 2013-2019 and 2024-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2012-2016
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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