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Areas of Practice
• Personal Injury Law
• Toxic Tort
• Railroad Law
• General Civil Law

Admitted to Practice
• State of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Professional Activities
• State Bar of Texas
• Galveston County Bar Association
• Galveston County Young Lawyers Association
• Phi Alpha Delta
Melinda P. Augustus
Associate, Galveston Office
(409) 763-2481 ext 142
mpaugustus@mapalaw.com
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Mrs. Augustus associated with the firm in 2008 after a career as a paralegal in the United States Army. Her principle practice area is defense litigation with an emphasis on personal injury, toxic tort, railroad law and general civil law. She represents a variety of clients, from major companies such as BP Amoco Chemical Company, BNSF Railway Company and Galveston Central Appraisal District to individual clients. In addition, Mrs. Augustus is involved in the Firm's appellate practice and has submitted a brief to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals.

Education
• B.A., English, Hampton University, 1994, with honors
• J.D., Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2004, cum laude

Awards & Honors
• Highest Grade Award-Wills & Trusts
• Dean's List for Academic Excellence

Certifications
• Mediation


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