Luis Maldonado

Luis Maldonado serves as an Associate at Budnik & Reed, where he represents and advises clients in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and business law matters. He focuses on complex civil and commercial disputes, especially cross-border matters involving Mexican and international companies. Trained in both the Mexican and U.S. legal systems, Luis helps clients handle disputes and transactions that cross jurisdictions.

Before joining Budnik & Reed, Luis represented businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, breach of contract, corporate governance, construction, real estate, and banking disputes. His experience also includes settlement negotiations, mediation, complex commercial transactions, board advisory work, and commercial contracting in the energy, financial services, real estate, manufacturing, and logistics industries. That range lets him give clients thoughtful legal analysis and practical counsel on a wide variety of business and litigation matters.

Luis earned his Master of Laws (LL.M.) from The University of Texas School of Law. During law school in Mexico, he co-founded and served as president of the Cruz Miramontes Inn of Phi Delta Phi, an early sign of his commitment to legal scholarship, leadership, and professional development.

Outside of the office, Luis is passionate about music and enjoys going to concerts and hiking.