Atty. Monica P. Mapes

Atty. Monica P. Mapes

Ms. Mapes practices in the areas of ad valorem, employment, and commercial litigation.

Addison Addison 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Monica P. Mapes at a glance

Monica P. Mapes is an Associate based in Addison, Texas, practicing at Geary, Porter & Donovan A Professional Corporation. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas (2006). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas (J.D., 2005) and University of Texas, Austin, Texas B.A. Psychology, Business Foundations (—). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships Member, Dallas Bar Association Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Addison, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Mapes practices in the areas of ad valorem, employment, and commercial litigation
  • Her employment and commercial litigation practice primarily focuses on defending corporate clients in state and federal courts as well as before various government agencies
  • She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001 and her law degree from Southern Methodist University in 2005, where she was a member of the Board of Advocates and represented the university in the 2004 National Environmental Moot Court Competition
  • While in law school, Ms. Mapes also served as a law clerk for Judge Ann Ashby of the 134th District Court in Dallas County
  • She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas and the U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Texas in 2006 and is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
  • Ms. Mapes resides in Dallas with her husband, Justin, and their two children
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Practice Areas Explained

Monica P. Mapes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monica P. Mapes 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Addison 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 Monica P. Mapes

Where is Monica P. Mapes's law office located?
Monica P. Mapes's law practice is located in Addison, Texas. The firm is Geary, Porter & Donovan A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Monica P. Mapes handle?
Monica P. Mapes focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Monica P. Mapes practiced law?
Monica P. Mapes has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Monica P. Mapes go to law school?
Monica P. Mapes earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (—).
How can I contact Monica P. Mapes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
- 2005
University of Texas, Austin, Texas B.A. Psychology, Business Foundations
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2006

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