KURT A. GONZALEZ -- FIRM ASSOCIATE

Overview And Experience

ADMISSIONS

  • State of Texas
  • U.S. District Courts for Southern District of Texas

PRACTICE AREAS

  • General Civil Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Construction Law

Legal Excellence, Personalized Service

Kurt A. Gonzalez, a native Galvestonian, was licensed in 2014 and associated with the Firm in 2019. Mr. Gonzalez received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration and a minor in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. While at St. Thomas he was admitted to the Pre-Law program and was a member of the Mock Trial team. He attended law school at South Texas College of Law where he participated in the Pro Bono Honors Program. It was through this program where he found an internship at the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County located on the Island.

After law school, Mr. Gonzalez began his legal career working for a solo practitioner on the Island. He handled matters relating to family and immigration law. Mr. Gonzalez found himself returning to RCC as their Director of Legal Services representing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Since joining the firm, Mr. Gonzalez’ practice has focused on general civil litigation including construction law and insurance defense. 

Mr. Gonzalez lives in Galveston with his wife and their beloved pets. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is big supporter of his community, currently serving as a board member for the Galveston Island Humane Society and CASA of Galveston County. He is also a music enthusiast who enjoys collecting albums and occasionally playing the guitar and drums.

EDUCATION

  • University of St. Thomas, 2011 (magna cum laude)
  • South Texas College of Law, 2014

 

Phone Number/Email:

(409) 763-2481 ext. 121; kagonzalez@mapalaw.com

Rachell Smith -- Legal Secretary

rcsmith@mapalaw.com; (409) 763-2481 ext. 250

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Galveston County Bar Association, President-elect
  • Galveston County Young Lawyers, Past-President
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Texas Bar College

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Outstanding Young Lawyer of Galveston County 2021-2022
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2023-2024

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Galveston Island Humane Society, Board Member
  • CASA of Galveston County, Board Member