Donald Douglas Grubbs is a Houston-based mass tort and mesothelioma attorney at the Lee Murphy Law Firm with roots in complex litigation dating back to 2004, when he managed over 7,000 injured clients in a national Fen-Phen pharmaceutical case. Licensed in Texas since 2008 and also admitted in Illinois, he has since built an extensive practice spanning asbestos exposure, defective medical devices, and dangerous products — including landmark pharmaceutical cases involving Actos, Pradaxa, DePuy and Stryker hip devices, and transvaginal mesh. A graduate of South Texas College of Law with multiple Dean's Honor List distinctions, Grubbs has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2023 through 2025, holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he serves mesothelioma and asbestos victims throughout the Houston area and across Texas.
Why Work With Donald?
18+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — 33%–40%, no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Texas
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice18 yrs Highly Experienced
Client Rating5.0 / 5.0 (1 reviews)
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Personal Injury
Defective Products
Mass Tort Litigation
Texas Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations2 years from diagnosis date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationTexas District Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.0M–$1.5M (varies by case factors)
Texas allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
Office Location
Lee Murphy Law Firm · 11200 Fuqua St, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77089 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Texas, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 2 years from diagnosis date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Donald offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Donald Douglas Grubbs works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — 33%–40%, no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
Donald Douglas Grubbs handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury, Defective Products, Mass Tort Litigation. Donald Douglas Grubbs is a Houston-based mass tort and mesothelioma attorney at the Lee Murphy Law Firm with roots in complex litigation dating back to 2004, when he managed over 7,000 injured clients in a national Fen-Phen pharmaceutical case. Licensed in Texas since 2008 and also admitted in Illinois, he has since built an extensive practice spanning asbestos exposure, defective medical devices, and dangerous products — including landmark pharmaceutical cases involving Actos, Pradaxa, DePuy and Stryker hip devices, and transvaginal mesh. A graduate of South Texas College of Law with multiple Dean's Honor List distinctions, Grubbs has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2023 through 2025, holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he serves mesothelioma and asbestos victims throughout the Houston area and across Texas.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Texas are typically filed in the Texas District Court (county of exposure or residence). Donald can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Texas range from $1.0M–$1.5M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. Donald can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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