Church and Ministry Attorney in Texas

Serving churches, ministries, and faith-based organizations with experienced legal guidance. We help you protect your mission, stay legally compliant, and grow with confidence.

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Protect Your Church Or Ministry From Legal Risk.

We help ensure your organization complies with the law while honoring its religious mission. From governance to employment and facility use, we walk with you every step of the way.

Trusted Attorneys in Texas

Meet the team of legal professionals committed to guiding you with integrity and care.

Justin Butterfield

Partner, Butterfield & Patterson

Justin is co-founder of Butterfield & Patterson and a graduate of Harvard Law School. He served as Senior Advisor for Conscience and Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services. He also served as Deputy General Counsel for First Liberty Institute and has over fifteen years of experience representing churches and ministries.

Lea Patterson

Partner, Butterfield & Patterson

Lea Patterson is co-founder of Butterfield & Patterson and a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, where she was Executive Editor of the Virginia Law Review. She clerked for the Hon. Raymond W. Gruender on the Eighth Circuit and previously served as Senior Counsel at First Liberty Institute, focusing on religious liberty litigation, including at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Support & Protect Your Church

We provide practical legal support to help your ministry thrive.

Initial Consultation

We listen to your needs, goals, and concerns.

Safeguard Your Mission:

We help you proactively address legal issues and provide guidance to give you clarity and confidence.

Steward Your Resources:

We help you ensure nonprofit compliance and avoid costly legal mistakes.

Ongoing Counsel

We provide legal support and ministry-specific guidance so you can stay focused on Kingdom work.

Legal Guidance for Churches & Ministries

Butterfield & Patterson pair deep knowledge of church and ministry law with the practical insight of ministry partners.

• Employment & HR Compliance
• Contract Review & Vendor Agreements
• Governance & Bylaw Drafting
• Child Safety & Abuse-Prevention Policies
• Nonprofit Tax & Corporate Compliance
• Intellectual Property & Media
• Religious Liberty & Litigation Defense

Personalized Support

We represent churches of all sizes, nonprofit ministries, parachurch organizations, and schools.

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Your Mission Deserves a Strong Legal Foundation.

Why choose Butterfield & Patterson:

• Faith-Aligned Legal Services
• Transparent Pricing
• Extensive Experience in Church & Nonprofit Law
• Long-Term Legal Relationships

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