Monte S. Donaldson received a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in accounting from the University of Texas, Austin, Texas and a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas.  After working in the legal department of several large corporations, Mr. Donaldson entered the private practice of law in 1982.  In 1988, Mr. Donaldson joined the firm of Daniel C. Pappas, P.C. where he maintains an active practice in residential and commercial real estate matters, estate planning including the drafting of wills and trust documents, probate and estate administration, and various transactional matters including the formation and representation of various business entities including complex automotive dealership acqusitions and sales.  Mr. Donaldson has participated in various pro bono programs sponsored by the Houston Bar Association and frequently attends continuing legal education seminars with the State Bar of Texas.