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R. James Amaro Jr.
also known as Randolph James Amaro Jr.
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About R. James
Biography
Admissions:
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- State Bar of Illinois
- State Bar of Colorado
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Northern District Court of Texas
- U.S. Western District Court of Texas
- U.S. Eastern District Court of Texas
- U.S. Southern District Court of Texas
- U.S. Western District Court of Wisconsin
- U.S. Western District Court of Oklahoma – Pro Hac Vice
- U.S. Eastern District Court of Louisiana – Pro Hac Vice – Deepwater Horizon MDL
- U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Court of Federal Claims
Member:
· Texas Trial Lawyers Association
· National Trial Lawyers Association
· Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers
· American Association of Justice
· Houston Bar Association
Education:
· University of Texas at Austin, B.A. in Economics, Minor in History
· University of Wisconsin, J.D.
Articles:
· European Union Regulations of Electronic Communication Networks: Stifling GlobalIntegration of Securities Markets, 20 Wis. Int'l. LJ 397
· Co-author of article for The Harmonie Group: Texas Law: UM/UIM Coverage
About:
R. James Amaro founded the Amaro Law Firm after leaving his position as an attorney at a defense law firm. Not long after founding the firm, Mr. Amaro was hired to represent many individuals and families who had their lives destroyed by the BP refinery explosion in Texas City, Texas. Since then, Mr. Amaro has successfully represented thousands of people and businesses in various legal matters, including personal injury claims, business disputes, insurance claims, hurricane claims, and commercial litigation. Under his leadership, the Amaro Law Firm tried the first Hurricane Ike case to verdict, assisted thousands of individuals and businesses with their claims against BP for damages from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and won a landmark case before the Texas Supreme Court which will provide a mechanism for millions of Texans to protect themselves from hospital billing fraud.
Every year since being founded, the Amaro Law Firm has recovered several millions of dollars for its clients who have been personally injured or suffered damages in business and insurance disputes. Mr. Amaro has instilled his firm and staff with his relentless drive and determination to effectively represent the firm's clients with the utmost duty of candor and loyalty.
Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Amaro gained a wide breadth and invaluable work experience working at some of the largest national and state based law firms in Wisconsin and Texas. In his career, Mr. Amaro has written federal opinions for a federal judge and worked for many large defense law firms. His experiences have given him the perspective to manage his firm's cases efficiently and effectively. In the beginning of his legal career, Mr. Amaro was an aggressive defense attorney with a Houston insurance defense firm where he learned how the "insurance racket" works. As a defense attorney, Mr. Amaro practiced in the areas of insurance coverage and defended clients in the areas of construction law, real estate law, toxic torts, products liability, commercial litigation and arbitration, personal injury and wrongful death.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Amaro worked and studied in real estate, engineering, and internet technology as a student and as an entrepreneur during and after his college studies. To finance his education, he had obtained multiple academic scholarships to several top-tier universities across the United States. Despite the offers, Mr. Amaro decided to stay in Texas and attend the University of Texas at Austin to study chemical engineering in its reputable program. In his chemical engineering studies, Mr. Amaro excelled and obtained an internship with a large engineering company in Houston called Bechtel Corporation at which he reviewed process flow diagrams and wrote a visual basic program for engineers to use to perform calculus and differential equations. He was in the advanced sequence of his studies in the middle of his junior year before he decided to change his major to economics and pursue a career in law. Before finishing his studies in economics at the University of Texas, Mr. Amaro co-founded a popular internet based business in Austin which provided marketing and social services to students and to companies marketing to students. The company exploded in popularity and was advertised on the radio within 3 months of launching and became one of the most visited websites in Austin by university students. Also while in Austin and only at the age of 20, Mr. Amaro obtained his real estate license and began selling and leasing apartments and condos all over the Austin area. Today, Mr. Amaro still owns interests and invests in real estate and internet technology companies.
Through this experience, Mr. Amaro has learned how the judicial system perceives insurance and personal injury claims and the common strategies of insurance defense law firms and the insurance companies that pay them. Through his business and entrepreneur experiences, he understands what makes businesses successful and how to protect valuable business interests.
Trial Lawyer | Personal Injury Attorney | The law firm that other lawyers refer their serious cases.
Trial Attorney | Truck Wreck Attorney | Work Injury Attorney
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
Life Insurance
20%
Personal Injury
20%
24 years
Spinal Cord Injury
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2017 2015 2014
Licenses
Licensed in New Mexico for 3 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 7 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 11 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 23 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
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Posted by Kim | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Car accident
I worked with Laura and she was amazing. She was always helpful, responded to every email same or next day. She kept me updated through the entire process. I would recommend this firm to anyone that is having difficult with the insurance companies paying any settlement.They have truly amazing custome...
Posted by JB | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Willing to provide help when nobody else wanted.
I would like to thank Amaro law firm, specially Kara and Eric for all their help and patience. The staff at Amaro law firm was always available to answer my calls and respond my questions. I had a denied claim by my Insurance for roof damage that later they blamed on me and even canceled my home ins...
Posted by John | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Roofing Claim: Worth the time and the fee!
I found the Kara at Amaro Law Firm when my insurer refused to cover the cost of a new roof for our home, even though most of our neighbors had theirs paid for by their insurance companies. The process was long (because our insurer was fighting our claim) but the Amaro Firm fought the long fight and w...
Posted by Travis | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
My go to firm for trial work
I have known the Amaro firm for many years, and have had many great experiences with them. I have referred clients to them that have also had great experiences, and rave about how hard the Amaro firm worked for them. The Amaro firm is my number one firm to go to for anything including personal inju...
Posted by Zack | August 31, 2015 | Insurance
Highly Professional and Skilled Law Firm
As the owner of an accounting consulting services business, I have had the pleasure of working with James Amaro and the Amaro Firm for almost three years on Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement claims litigation. Our work together on the Deepwater Horizon spill claims process involves navigating an...
R. James Amaro Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Always willing to go the extra-mile for his clients. Fantastic advocate and attorney."
"James has great organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. A top notch trial attorney."
"I've known James for over five years. He is a smart, hard working lawyer, who always looks out for his clients' best interests."
"If you are injured in an accident, you want an attorney who is willing to fight for every penny you are entitled to. James Amaro is that attorney. He has no problem fighting back against insurance companies whose main goal is to settle for as little as possible. James Amaro is willing to go all the way to trial to see justice done for his clients (something few other personal injury attorneys are willing to do)."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"James Amaro is a preeminent personal injury lawyer in the Houston area. If you are injured - he is the lawyer you need to speak with. He will help you all the way!"
"James is diligent and persistent in his representation of his clients."
"James is ready and willing to go to the distance. He is a zealous advocate for his clients."
Susan Clouthier
Appeals lawyer
Clint Brasher
Insurance lawyer
Matthew Elwell
Criminal defense lawyer
Martin Arguello
Insurance lawyer
Jeffery Greco
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Rated AV-Preeminent in Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Elite Trial Lawyer Finalist in Other, National Law Journal
2018
Elite Trial Lawyer Finalist in Consumer Protection, National Law Journal
2017
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
National Advisor, Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
2015
Diplomat, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Founder, Amaro Law Firm
1900 - Present
Founder, Amaro Law Firm
2002 - 2005
Associate, Brown Sims, PC
Associations
2017 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
Attorneys Information Exchange GroupMember
2012 - Present
Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association
2011 - Present
American Association for Justice
2011 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
2011 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association
2006 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
2005 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
IN RE NORTH CYPRESS MEDICAL CENTER OPERATING CO., LTD. IN TEXAS SUPREME COURT
Affirmed
IN RE KRISTENSEN IN THE 14TH COURT OF APPEALS OF TEXAS
Affirmed for client
Edwards et al v. Fear
$68,830.52 Verdict
Maria Salinas, et al v. Farmers Texas County Mutual Ins. Co.
$50,000.00 Settlement
Nashib Investments, LLC v. YK Man d/b/a YK Man Insurance Agency
Verdict $194,550.00
Gardner v. Montemayor
$7,963.00
F&R Group Investments LLC v. Iftikhar Ahmed Khan d/b/a Khan Insurance Agency and TWIA
Khan Settled for $835,000.00
Education
2002
University of Wisconsin, Madison
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Texas System, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Speaking Engagements
2018
Brain Injuries CLE at South Texas College of Law
Steps to Protect Your Client in a Defense Medical Examination
2018
Best Practices and Innovation
Truck Driver Qualifications - You Don't Know What You Don't Know
2018
APITLA SUMMIT
Truck Driver Qualifications - You Don't Know What You Don't Know
2017
APITLA Summit
Truck Wreck Discovery: Developing Your Action Plan Before Your First Deposition
2016
Super Summit
Experts: Box Them In and Knock Them Out
2016
National Trial Lawyers Association
Trucking Discovery: Flipping Boulders Over
2015
National Interstate Trucking Conference
Trucking Litigation Discovery: Flipping Boulders Over
Publications
2015
2002
Wisconsin International Law Journal
European Union Regulations of Electronic Communication Networks: Stifling Global Integration of Securities Markets, 20 Wis. Int'l. LJ 397
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers