Gamu Hativagone
The Might For the Fight
About
Gamu Hativagone
Born
- Anna, Texas.
Education
St Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas: May 2018
- The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice, Staff Writer, 2017-2018
Licenses
- Texas, Attorney and Counselor at Law, admitted 2018
Professional Summary
Highly skilled attorney with 7+ years of demonstrated law firm experience focusing on
- family law in the DFW metroplex. Proficient in handling all aspects of contested and uncontested cases from start to finish, including informal settlement negotiations, temporary orders hearings, enforcement hearings, mediations, final trials, drafting, and legal research. A confident courtroom advocate and collaborative team member dedicated to providing valued client representation
Legal Experience
Law Office of Gamu J. Hativagone, PLLC, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas Managing Attorney & Founder, March 2024 – Present
- Manage a full case load of family law matters from initial consultation through resolution.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of a family law firm.
Manuel Diaz Law Firm, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas
Associate Attorney, July 2023 – February 2024
- Successfully cleared a backlog of forty-five (45) cases by implementing a new streamlined process, resulting in quicker resolution times and greater client satisfaction.
- Successfully negotiated settlements in custody disputes and divorce actions.
- Actively stayed up to date with legal developments, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of legislative updates.
Modern Family Law, San Antonio, Texas
Associate Attorney, September 2022 – April 2023
- Prepared and guided clients through child custody evaluations; interviewed and prepared witnesses to testify in court proceedings; corresponded with senior attorneys, paralegals, support staff, court personnel, and maintained regular client communication.
- Represented clients in bench trials, probate prove up hearings, final hearings, informal conferences, and mediations.
Bandoske & Butler, PLLC, San Antonio, Texas
Associate Attorney, April 2022 – September 2022
- Collaborated with two colleagues and developed client educational materials that enhanced their understanding of the legal system, resulting in increased client engagement and overall satisfaction.
- Performed legal research; prepared and responded to discovery requests; prepared and drafted legal pleadings, motions, inventories, and final orders for family law, probate, and estate planning cases.
Law Office of Gamu J. Hativagone, PLLC, San Antonio, Texas
Managing Attorney & Founder, May 2021 – April 2022
- Established a successful solo law practice and managed the day-to-day business operations including marketing and client acquisition; case strategy and case management; financial management and accounting; administrative tasks; and cultivating client relations by providing competent, compassionate, and knowledgeable legal representation.
Roberson Duran Law, PLLC, San Antonio, Texas
Law Office of Jaclyn Y. Roberson, PLLC, San Antonio, Texas
Associate Attorney, November 2018 – April 2021
Law Clerk, June 2016 – November 2018
- Managed a full case load from client intake through trial.
- Spearheaded an initiative aimed at educating individuals on estate planning and provided professional pro-bono services for uncontested probate litigation.
- Represented clients in Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) conservatorship cases; conducted interviews; corresponded with CASA advocates; investigated facts of the case and encouraged settlement and the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution in the best interest of the child.