About Madison
Biography
Madison was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing and minors in Sociology and Economics. She then attended South Texas College of Law where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. While in law school Madison was involved with the Phi Delta Phi International Honors Society and was Associate Editor for the Corporate Counsel Review Journal.
Madison began working for Marc Whitehead & Associates as a law clerk. She also gained invaluable experience by clerking at the legal aid clinic Beacon Law, The First Court of Appeals with Justice Rebecca Huddle, and The Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division in Houston.
Now Madison leads the mass tort department at MWA while simultaneously managing her own docket of cases in the other three areas the firm practies including Disability Insurance, Social Security, and Veterans Affairs.
Madison is a member of the Texas Aggie Bar Association, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Houston Young Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
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Licensed in Texas for 8 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2017
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11615 Angus Rd, Suite 203, Austin, TX, 78759
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Madison T. Donaldson's Reviews
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22 Client Reviews
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Posted by Andy | March 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Don't Get Fooled by Her Like I Did!!
Madison is one of the worst lawyers in existence. Her legal skillset is completely inept. I had the rotten honor of her taking my case when she worked for Marc Whitehead & Associates. To put it very simple, she sold me out in a big way! She cared more for the insurance company than she did her own cl...
Posted by Jody | April 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney
SSDI
This lawyer was very detail oriented. She explained everything to me and helped me through the process. She was very professional and I would highly recommend her.
Posted by Jeronimo | February 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Social Security disability
Thank you for helping me was very clear in explaining the process she guided me through everything I could not done it without her help winning my case I highly recommend her thank you
Posted by Vaughn | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Madison T. Donaldson got me 100%!
Madison T. Donaldson and her team did an amazing job to get me to 100% VA Disability!!! Shelby was there every step of the way to answer any and all of my questions. It took a little time but promise you it was worth the wait. Just let them do their thing they obviously know how to approach and submi...
Posted by Jacob | April 17, 2023
Caring, Compassionate, and Driven
Madison is a force of nature when it comes to her clients’ causes. She is a driven advocate who never loses sight of the human at the center of the matter. She is a caring person who connects with her clients. 100% recommend.
Madison T. Donaldson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Madison is a hardworking and tenacious attorney who fights tirelessly for her clients. She's bright, dutiful, and loves what she does: fighting for the disabled. I'm honored to work alongside such an outstanding attorney."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Madison for many years. Madison is hardworking, as bright as they come, and truly cares about her clients and their outcomes. If you are in the Houston area, do not miss your chance to hire this attorney. I endorse Madison without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2023
AYLA & ABA Leadership Academy, Austin Young Lawyers Association & Austin Bar Association
2022
TTLA Leadership Academy, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
2018
Trial Advocacy College of Texas Completion, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
2016
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, South Texas College of Law
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Managing Attorney, Marc Whitehead & Associates
2017 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Marc Whitehead & Associates
2017 - 2017
Legal Intern, Texas Attorney General's Office
2016 - 2016
Legal Intern, Beacon Law
2016 - 2016
Judicial Intern, First Court Of Appeals Houston, Texas
2015 - 2017
Law Clerk, Marc Whitehead & Assocaites
Associations
2022 - Present
Captial Area Trial Lawyers Association
2022 - Present
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
2017 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
2017 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
2017 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates
2017 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Social Security Section
2017 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants
2017 - Present
Texas Aggie Bar Association
2017 - Present
American Association for Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment granted
Education
2017
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
2013
BBA - Marketing
Speaking Engagements
2023
2023
Managing Client Relationships
2022
Practicing Disability Law
Publications
2022
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
My social security case file has numerous Errors on Face of Records , Errors on Law, ERRORS on Face of Medical records
10 Aug 2023
What is the Income Limit for a marriage couple on SSI?
12 Aug 2023
Can Social Security place a lien on my house to recover an overpayment?
13 Aug 2023