Potter Minton

From past decades, renowned attorneys, H. E. Lasseter, Gordon Simpson, Zeb Spruiell and Charles Potter, one of the preeminent trial attorneys of his day, had a dominant influence on the success and reputation of the firm. In 1909, John McIlwaine joined the firm. A brilliant lawyer and author, he was acclaimed for his widely used McIlwaine Digest, a textbook that became the standard for law students across the country. McIlwaine had talents in many areas of law and brought distinction to the firm.

In 1930, "Dad Joiner's" Daisy Bradford Number 3 well struck "black gold," and the future of Tyler and the entire region changed forever. This discovery marked the beginning of the East Texas Oil Field, which was to become the largest oil field in North America. The onset of the oil boom stimulated the growth of the law firm to meet the increasing demands of a prospering economy. Many of the major oil companies flocked to East Texas, and many established administrative offices in Tyler. Oil and gas, real estate, and litigation work was plentiful.

East Texas grew and prospered in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, and with the emergence of several major industries, Tyler developed into the hub for business and commerce. The firm also grew and diversified, becoming skilled in the full spectrum of legal specialties.

For the next twenty years, expertise in both business law and civil trial law brought together more than twenty attorneys with a versatility to attract a diverse client base and to meet the variety of legal needs in East Texas.

Today, POTTER MINTON is proud of its history. The firm continues to value its relationships with people: attorneys, staff, clients and community as its most valuable asset; and, providing professional service of the highest standard as its continued mission for the future.

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Bankruptcy	1
Corporate	4
Health Care	2
Labor & Employment	3
Litigation	2
Real Estate	3