Atty. Dona Hamilton Cornell

Atty. Dona Hamilton Cornell

Ms. Dona Hamilton Cornell is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, business, civil rights and employment litigation and 12 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Dona Hamilton Cornell at a glance

Dona Hamilton Cornell is a employment, immigration, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and U.S Court of App (1986). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1986) and University of Texas (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Dona Hamilton Cornell is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, business, civil rights and employment litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Dona received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Dona practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Dona Hamilton Cornell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dona Hamilton Cornell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Dona Hamilton Cornell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Dona Hamilton Cornell is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Dona Hamilton Cornell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Dona Hamilton Cornell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Dona Hamilton Cornell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dona Hamilton Cornell

Where is Dona Hamilton Cornell's law office located?
Dona Hamilton Cornell's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dona Hamilton Cornell handle?
Dona Hamilton Cornell focuses on employment, immigration, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Dona Hamilton Cornell practiced law?
Dona Hamilton Cornell has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Dona Hamilton Cornell go to law school?
Dona Hamilton Cornell earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Dona Hamilton Cornell for a consultation?
You can contact Dona Hamilton Cornell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1986
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and U.S Court of App
Admitted: 1986

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