Professional Experience

After graduating from law school, Attorney Hativagone worked as an Associate Attorney for a local firm in San Antonio, Texas, where she was able to gain valuable experience representing clients in a wide array of family law, probate, and estate planning matters. In May of 2021, Ms. Hativagone founded the Law Office of Gamu J. Hativagone, PLLC. In June of 2023, she relocated to the Dallas Metroplex area and is now serving Collin, Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant County.

Meet Gamu J. Hativagone

Attorney Hativagone treats each case with personalized care. She understands the importance of her clients maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship, especially after protracted litigation, so she places an emphasis on treating the opposing side with dignity and respect. Ms. Hativagone has dedicated her career to preserving the integrity of the family structure as they navigate through one of the most challenging times of their lives.

Ms. Hativagone also acknowledges the complexities of family law cases; sometimes cases are rampant with abuse and doing a collaborative divorce isn’t always possible - so she is ready to litigate and battle it out in court if necessary. Ultimately, Gamu's goal is to represent her clients (and especially their children's) best interests and help them navigate the process.

Educational Background

After graduating from high school Attorney Hativagone moved to Oklahoma and attended college at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) where she received her bachelor's degree. Ms. Hativagone then moved to San Antonio, Texas to attend law school. She subsequently received her J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2018. That same year, she was admitted to the State Bar of Texas.

During law school, Ms. Hativagone was a staff writer on The Scholar - St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice and was actively involved in various student organizations. During law school, Ms. Hativagone worked with the St. Mary's Civil Justice Clinic to provide pro bono legal services to low-income clients. As a student attorney, Ms. Hativagone also represented clients in the Immigration and Human Rights Clinic. She also volunteered for the San Antonio Bar Association's Community Justice Program's Family Law Clinic, Wills Clinic, and the Veteran's Clinic.

Memberships, Awards, and Affiliations

Since becoming licensed, Ms. Hativagone has received the following awards and recognition:

  • San Antonio Scene - Top Family Lawyer | 2019

  • San Antonio Scene - Top Family Lawyerl 2020

  • San Antonio Scene - Women in Lawl 2021

  • San Antonio Magazine's - "Top Attorneys" list for 2022

  • San Antonio Black Lawyers Association (SABLA)

  • Future Legend Award | 2022

Ms. Hativagone’s professional memberships include:

  • State Bar of Texas

  • State Bar of Texas - Family Law Section

  • State Bar of Texas - African American Lawyers Section (AALS)

  • Collin County

  • Dallas Young Lawyers Association

  • Dallas Women’s Association

  • San Antonio Black Lawyers Association (SABLA)

  • Family Law Bar Association - San Antonio

  • Texas Bar College Member

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