Bob Ogle

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“What attracted me to become a lawyer was the idea of being useful. It is a profession where you can provide assistance, information and really help people,” said Bob Ogle. “My father had a small-town medical practice and I always admired his profession and how he was valuable to his community.” Having now been practicing law for over thirty years here in Boerne, it is safe to say that Mr. Ogle has done just that.

Before becoming a lawyer, Ogle worked as a landman in the oil and gas industry for five years after graduating from college. It was there that he met his wife Patricia who was working in gas contracts at the time. The 1980’s weren’t the best of times for the oil and gas industry and both Bob and Patricia got laid off. While Bob found work elsewhere at a different oil company in Laredo, he knew the future of landmen at the time was not particularly bright. According to Ogle, “What working in the oil and gas industry taught me, however, was that I enjoyed the legal aspects of the business. Deep down I had always wanted to be an attorney and Patricia convinced me to go to law school.”

Soon after, Patricia became the breadwinner working as a legal secretary in San Antonio. Bob enrolled in St. Mary’s University Law School and worked at a law firm during summers. In 1988 he graduated, continuing to work for the same law firm. However, Bob’s desire to have a general practice in a small community led him to Boerne when he was still just barely out of law school. “I heard of this small town just northwest of San Antonio and had to come check it out. As I drove into town and crossed the bridge over the

Providing Clients with Confidence for Over Thirty Years

Cibolo Creek that was it, I was sold. I knew this was the place I wanted to live, work and raise my family,” said Ogle. In April 1989, Bob Ogle opened his legal practice right here on Main Street in Boerne, where the Chamber is now.

Bob and Patricia quickly got involved in the local community. The couple became active in their church, Bob joined the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary. He even served as the president of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, was instrumental in establishing the Kendall County Bar Association and a is former Boerne Independent School District Board President. “Boerne is a culture. Patti and I warmed to it immediately and were excited to meet people and be a part of it all,” added Bob. Now, over three decades later, the Ogle Legal Team is still going strong and continues to be a valuable asset to our local community. Bob and his team have recently moved to a new location on the second floor of the Jefferson Bank building, right in the center of Boerne. Patricia has returned to the business after taking some time off to raise their children as well. Her current role involves managing schedules, training Ogle Legal Team members, office work, drafting and reviewing documents and conducting research on legal processes. The Ogles are also joined by legal assistant and long-time Boerne resident, Lisa Dolch. Lisa provides excellent care and diligence to her role as a legal assistant at Ogle Legal Team. She assists in customer service with clientele and opposing counsels, proofreading litigation documentation, working with attorneys and other admin staff on the continued from page 16 litigation processes, as well as forecasting case movement, and performing administrative duties. Together, the team works hard to provide their clients with assistance on legal issues ranging from wills and estate planning, probate, litigation, family law, real estate and mediation. According to Bob, “I have learned so much while practicing law for all of these years. For example, having created and dealt with thousands of wills and probates I have gained a lot of knowledge on this subject. I know things to avoid and can recommend other things to clients that will avoid problems in the future.”

“My family and I are grateful for meeting Mr. Ogle and having the benefit of his years of experience in these matters. I have and will continue to recommend and use Ogle for my legal matters.” – B.W.

“Bob and his team are the most patient, caring, and experienced team I was blessed to have as my law firm. Whenever someone asks who my attorney is or if I know one I always give his name and number. My divorce was dragged out because of my ex-husband, and Bob was right there by my side giving me great advice. I am truly grateful to his team for making my awful divorce a wonderful experience! Thank you Bob and team for truly being my advocate as well as my children’s advocate. I will always turn to you anytime I need an attorney!!!!” – S.H.

The Ogle Legal Team also practices family law and strives to provide compassionate assistance in those most trying times. “In all our family law cases, my main goal is to try to make it peaceful. That is not possible in every case, sometimes you must fight, and we do so when necessary. However, we work hard to make the situation less contentious,” added Ogle.

In fact, the Ogle Legal Team has launched an online divorce service, Happily Apart, as a simple and cost-effective way to provide a quality service to spouses who feel they can come to an agreement regarding the terms of their divorce. Happily Apart provides the proper tools and information, plus the assurance that wisdom and experience is right next door if needed.

Mr. Ogle’s natural knack for being a peacemaker also serves him well as a mediator.

“I know that mediation works and is an effective process for resolving disputes outside of the courtroom,” he added. As a licensed and experienced mediator, Ogle has many years of experience in many types of legal matters and will bring his wisdom and experience to help you resolve your dispute.

“One of the things I have enjoyed most about this profession is the people. Clients have become friends and we have built a lot of great connections. Hearing people’s stories is honestly one of the best parts of lawyering. It really is true that you can’t judge a book by its cover. People will surprise you every time,” chuckled Bob. “But being able to help them out when they need answers and guidance has been incredibly rewarding.”

The Ogle Legal Team wants their clients and future clients to know they are always available when help is needed. “Many times when it comes to legal matters, whether it be starting a new business, planning your estate or something different, people just need a place to start. We are accessible and available to answer those questions and either provide help or point them in the right direction,” Ogle added. He finished by saying, “Boerne has been good to us. A lot has changed from when we started back in 1989, but it continues to be such a wonderful environment. We love this town so much.”