Marsheldondria “Dondria” Johnson

Dondria’s practice focuses on coverage disputes and first-party property insurance defense litigation. She also has experience in matters involving complex commercial litigation, and general liability coverage and defense.

Prior to joining Zelle, Dondria served as In-House Counsel for a Texas-based commercial transportation insurance company, and as Staff Counsel for one of the country’s largest insurance carriers. She was a felony prosecutor at the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, and a Judicial Intern to The Honorable Judge Ernie White 194^thCriminal District Court and The Honorable Judge Tonya Parker in the 116^th Civil District Court.

Dondria served as Editor-In-Chief, Law Journal on Gender, Race and Justice at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Articles & Presentations

“Fraud & Order: The SIU Files - Ripped from the Headlines: AI-Generated Images & Insurance Scams,” The Zelle Lonestar Lowdown, August 31, 2026, author

"Insurance Law 101," Dallas Bar Association Tort & Insurance Practice Section, June 2, 2026, co-presenter

“One Dip and Done: Summary Judgment as a Shield Against Costly Double Dipping Claims,” The Zelle Lonestar Lowdown, October 31, 2025, author

“Calling an Audible: What Happens When the Insurance Company Changes the Game Plan After Plaintiff Files Suit?” The Zelle Lonestar Lowdown, September 11, 2024, author

Professional Affiliations

Dallas Women Lawyers Association

Noteworthy

Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 2026-2027.