Atty. Donovan Mendoza

Atty. Donovan Mendoza

Donovan Mendoza, a Director in Galloway’s Houston office, is client-focused and skilled in tailoring legal strategies to meet his clients’ goals. His practice includes automobile, commercial trucking, transportation, insurance defense and coverage, as well as complex commercial litigation, premises liability, product liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, and employment law.

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Profile Summary

About Donovan Mendoza at a glance

Donovan Mendoza is a employment, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (2016) and Texas, State Bar of Texas (2019). Educated at University of Southern California (—) and University of Notre Dame (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Donovan Mendoza, a Director in Galloway’s Houston office, is client-focused and skilled in tailoring legal strategies to meet his clients’ goals
  • His practice includes automobile, commercial trucking, transportation, insurance defense and coverage, as well as complex commercial litigation, premises liability, product liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, and employment law
  • Donovan is also highly experienced in state and federal transportation laws and regulations, including DOT, FMCSA, NHTSA, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
  • Explore Donovan’s full background and practice: gallowaylawfirm.com

Practice Areas Explained

Donovan Mendoza's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donovan Mendoza 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.

Donovan Mendoza is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Donovan Mendoza

Where is Donovan Mendoza's law office located?
Donovan Mendoza's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donovan Mendoza handle?
Donovan Mendoza focuses on employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Donovan Mendoza practiced law?
Donovan Mendoza has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Donovan Mendoza go to law school?
Donovan Mendoza earned their education at (—); (J.D.); (B.A.).
How can I contact Donovan Mendoza for a consultation?
You can contact Donovan Mendoza 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.
What awards or recognition has Donovan Mendoza received?
Donovan Mendoza's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law.

Education

University of Southern California
- In Progress
J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- In Progress
B.A.
University of La Verne
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
Admitted: 2016
Texas, State Bar of Texas
Admitted: 2019

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