Name: Russell J. Amsberry
Address: 24165 IH 10 W. Ste. 217, #230, San Antonio, TX, 78257, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 300-400 per hour
Rating: 4.3

About Russell

Practice Areas

Adoption 17%

17%

Divorce and Separation 17%

17%

Estate Planning 17%

Our firm provides estate planning services ranging from simple wills and ancillary documents to creating multi-generational trusts, family limited partnership and foundations. Our goal in this area is threefold: 1) to ensure our client's legacies are fulfilled, 2) maximize federal estate taxes when possible, and 3) create liability protection for the clients and their heirs/beneficiaries in the future.

31 years

17%

Family 17%

Our firm provides family services ranging from adoption and termination of parental rights to divorce, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child support, custody determinations, grandparental rights and military cases to post-divorce division of property and establishing paternity. Our firm recognizes that no area of law touches the core of emotions than family law and as such we give each client the attention and care necessary to reach favorable results.

31 years

17%

Probate 17%

17%

Employment and Labor 15%

Our firm specializes in employment law. Russell Amsberry is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We have won through court and settlements millions of dollars for our clients on claims ranging from wage claim to discrimination/retaliation claims based on race, sex, age, national origin, disability, whistleblowing, workers compensation reprisals, and refusal to perform illegal actions on behalf of an employer. Our firm has further successfully defended suits in this area.

31 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
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Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Russell J. Amsberry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

71 Client Reviews

5 star (57) 4 star (3)

3 star (0)

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1 star (11)

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Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

do not retain this attorney

This lawyer did nothing for us. He took our money and ignored our constant pleas to answer questions. Meanwhile our properties diminished and our return on investments went to nothing. I do not recommend this attorney at all. He may once have garnered accolades in his younger years, but he chooses c...lients that he cherry picks who he will invest his time in and still invoices all of his clients regardless of whether he does any work for them.

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Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

So horrible

I hired Russell Amesberry to handle my divorce, expecting professionalism, responsiveness, and competent legal guidance. Unfortunately, my experience was quite the opposite. From the beginning, communication was poor. Emails and phone calls went unanswered for days, sometimes even weeks. Deadline...s were missed or nearly missed, causing unnecessary stress and potentially harming my case. I often felt like I had to manage and follow up on everything myself, which is exactly what I was hoping to avoid by hiring a professional. In court, seemed unprepared and lacked a clear strategy. Important documents were either incomplete or submitted late, and key points in my case were not effectively presented. The end result was far less favorable than it should have been, and I can't help but feel that stronger representation would have made a significant difference. Divorce is hard enough without having to worry if your lawyer is doing their job. Sadly, I cannot recommend him to anyone going through this already difficult process.

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Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

Client

Russel is a consument professional who is both caring and constructive. I have spoken to Russel for a domestic matter and he was very good at not just giving great legal advice, but general advice as well.

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Ayuda a las Abuelitas

Mi nombre es Consuelo Y quiero decir quel Señor Amsberry me ayudo al respeto con mi divorcio falso y con otros asuntos legales. Mi hija fabrico un divorcio falso quando se robo a mi esposo de nuestra casa durante la perioda que tenia Alzheimer's y tambien ella se robo mas de $100,000.00 dolares.

Posted by Jennifer | March 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

I wish I could give him a 0 rating

This attorney is arrogant, rude and disrespectful. He has poor communication skills and does not follow up on his cases. He charged me a $4000 retainer fee and did not refund it when I dropped him because he did not do the job that was expected, as a matter of fact, he did nothing. He then accused my... sister and I of threatening his staff which did not happen. He threatened us! Don't even attempt to hire him!

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Russell J. Amsberry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffery Kane

Probate lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Have worked with Russell for several years on contested matters and found him to be a consummate, knowledgeable professional who knows Probate and the byzantine Bexar County court system like the back of his hand. Highly recommended."

Tina Torres

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Russell advocates zealously for his clients!"

Paul Smith

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Russell for his work in legal matters. I do not usually endorse fellow attorneys unless I have worked with them on a case. Russell gets to know the client's story, the facts and has forgotten more law than I will ever hope to know. Russell is also a graduate of the Trial Lawyer's College and you can not go wrong with Russell as your lawyer. Paul J. Smith"

David Kaliski

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Russell, is diligent, ethical and exceptionally qualified."

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Aric Garza

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Russell is a tough adversary, yet very professional. He does a good job for his clients."

Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Juan Renteria

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Thomas Crane

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certification in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2009

Board Certified by TBLS, Labor & Employment Law, State Bar of Texas

2007

Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine

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Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2014 - Present

Carites Legal Service

Board Member

2007 - Present

Alamo Area Council of Government

Board Member

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois chapter)

Member

Texas Employment Lawyers Association

Member

State Bar College

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Fierros v. Texas Department of Health

Client prevailed on appeal and trial. 274 F.3d 187 (5th Cir. 2001)

Blow v. City of San Antonio

Client won appeal, 236 F.3d 293 (5th Cir. 2001)

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Education

1994

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2006

Lorman Education, Employment Law for HR

A Primer to the Fair Labor Standards Act

2004

Wrongs, Rights & Remedies Seminar

Evidentiary Issues in Employment Law

2003

Wrongs, Rights & Remedies Seminar

Effective Appellate Advocacy

2003

Council on Education

Certification in Employment Law

2002

Monthly Luncheon Speaker

Equal Pay Act: An Additional Arsenal Worth Considering

2001

Wrongs, Rights & Remedies Seminar

Federal Update

2000

Leukemia Society Seminar

ADA after Supreme Court’s Sutton Decision

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Publications

2022

Amsberry Law Blog How Divorce Impacts Your Estate Planning

2022

Amsberry Law Blog Non-Solicitation Agreements

2022

Amsberry Law Blog How Do You Write an Estate Plan for Digital Assets?

2022

Amsberry Law Blog How Does a Parenting Plan Work in Texas?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Is it Better to Separate or Divorce?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Denied Unemployment? 4 Tips for Unemployment Appeals

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Does Texas Have a Medicaid Spend Down?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Misconceptions About Common Law Marriages

2021

Amsberry Law Blog What Does It Mean To Be A Whistleblower?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Take The Fear Out Of Your Upcoming Divorce

2021

Amsberry Law Firm Blog How Does a QDRO Work in Divorce? Divorce and a Qualified Domestic Relations Order

2021

Amsberry Law Blog How to Help Divorced Friends

2021

Amsberry Law Blog What Should You Do with Social Media When Divorcing?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog What Are Reasons to Modify Child Custody?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog What Is an Uncontested Divorce in Texas?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog What Is the Difference Between A Will vs. A Trust?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Tip Credits and Tip Pooling in Texas

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Use Estate Planning Now to Get Medicaid Help for Long-Term Care Later

2021

Amsberry Law Blog What to Do About Workplace Retaliation

2021

Amsberry Law Blog How Does an Affair Affect Divorce?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog 2 Ways to Avoid Estate Taxes

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Do I Have to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement?

2021

Amsberry Law Blog Seeking Sole Custody In A Texas Divorce

2020

Amsberry Law Blog The Truth About Prenuptial Agreements

2020

Amsberry Law Blog The Difference Between Elder Law and Estate Planning

2020

Amsberry Law Blog Injured on the Job? Take These 4 Steps Immediately

2020

Amsberry Law Blog Understanding Workplace Discrimination

2020

Amsberry Law Blog Three Co-Parenting Tips for the Recently Divorced

2020

Amsberry Law Blog Understanding Your Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

2020

Amsberry Law Blog What to do After You’re Served with Divorce Papers

2020

Amsberry Law Blog The Top Three Reasons Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Rich and the Elderly

2020

Amsberry Law Blog Three Tips for Helping Your Loved One Transition Into an Assisted Living Facility

2020

Amsberry Law Blog How Do I Relocate with My Child Post-Divorce?

2020

Amsberry Law Blog 5 Times in Life When You Need to Update Your Estate Plan

2019

Amsberry Law Blog UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID

2019

Amsberry Law Blog Six Essential Pieces of a Pre-Planned Adoption Agreement

2019

Amsberry Law Blog What You Need to Know About Medicaid Eligibility As You Age

2019

Amsberry Law Fim 3 POSSIBLE LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING MILITARY RETIREMENT BENEFITS

2019

Amsberry Law Firm Blog UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEPENDENT AND INDEPENDENT ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

2019

Amsberry Law Firm Blog HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPANY’S TRADE SECRETS

2019

Amsberry Law Firm Blog 4 REASONS TO CONTEST A WILL

2019

Amsberry Law Firm Blog 5 BENEFITS OF CHOOSING MEDIATION FOR YOUR DIVORCE

2019

Amsberry Law Blog A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE STEPPARENT ADOPTION PROCESS IN TEXAS

2019

Amsberry Law Blog WHAT IS AN “ADVANCED DIRECTIVE” AND WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE?

2018

Amsberry Law Firm ELDER LAW: HOW TO KEEP LONG-TERM CARE COSTS FROM DRAINING YOUR FINANCES

2018

Amsberry Law Firm Blog 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN TEXAS

2018

Amsberry Law Firm Blog THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF GUARDIANSHIP

2018

Amsberry Law Blog THE BASICS OF DIVORCE IN THE MILITARY

2018

Amsberry Law Blog ADOPTING A CHILD? HERE ARE 4 TIPS FOR A SMOOTHER PROCESS

2018

Amsberry Law Blog WORKPLACE RETALIATION AND YOUR RIGHTS AS AN EMPLOYEE IN TEXAS

2018

Amsberry Law Blog NURSING HOME ABUSE: WHAT TO WATCH FOR

2018

Amsberry Law Blog FACING AGE DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE? HERE’S WHAT TO DO

2018

Amsberry Law Blog 3 Things Your Will Does Not Accomplish

2018

Amsberry Law Blog WHY YOU NEED A WILL – EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE MANY ASSETS

2018

Amsberry Law Blog A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO SAME-SEX COUPLES IN TEXAS

2018

Amsberry Law Blog SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK IS ALL TOO COMMON. IF YOU’RE VICTIMIZED, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

2017

Amsberry Law Blog EMPLOYERS: WHY YOU NEED A POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL

2017

Amsberry Law Blog 5 IMPORTANT FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN DEVELOPING A VISITATION SCHEDULE

2017

Amsberry Law Blog TEXAS ELDER LAW: UNDERSTANDING LADY BIRD DEEDS

2017

Amsberry Law Blog A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO MILLER TRUSTS

2017

Amsberry Law Blog 5 FACTORS TEXAS COURTS CONSIDER WHEN MAKING A DECISION ON SPOUSAL SUPPORT

2017

Amsberry Law Blog TEXAS DIVORCE: MEDIATION VS. LITIGATION

2017

Amsberry Law Blog ESTATE PLANNING 101: A GUIDE TO THE “IN TERROREM” CLAUSE

2017

Amsberry Law Blog UNDERSTANDING TEXAS WHISTLEBLOWERS AND THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT

2017

Amsberry Law Blog GETTING DIVORCED? HERE ARE 5 WAYS TO BREAK THE NEWS TO YOUR KIDS

2017

Amsberry Law Blog TEXAS ESTATE PLANNING: YOUR ROLE AS AN EXECUTOR TO AN ESTATE

2016

Amsberry Law Blog Texas Establishment of Paternity

2016

Amsberry Law Blog 7 POTENTIALLY IMPORTANT FACTORS IN TEXAS CHILD CUSTODY DECISIONS

2016

Amsberry Law Blog AVOID FALLING THROUGH THE LONG-TERM CARE CRACKS

2016

Amsberry Law Blog A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO TRANSFER-ON-DEATH DEEDS

2016

Amsberry Law Blog ILLEGAL WAYS YOUR EMPLOYER MAY TRY TO AVOID PAYING YOU OVERTIME

2016

Amsberry Law Blog A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

2016

Amsberry Law Blog TEXAS PROBATE AVOIDANCE: 4 USEFUL TOOLS

2016

Amsberry Law Blog WHO GETS THE HOUSE? UNDERSTANDING PROPERTY DIVISION IN TEXAS

2016

Amsberry Law Blog HOW THE NEW OVERTIME RULES AFFECT TEXAS WORKERS

2016

Amsberry Law Blog ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID? A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE INCOME CRITERIA

2015

Amsberry Law Blog MILITARY BENEFITS & DIVORCE IN TEXAS

2015

Amsberry Law Blog 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE ADOPTING A CHILD, PART I

2015

Amsberry Law Blog 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE ADOPTING A CHILD, PART II

2015

Amsberry Law Blog 6 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING

2015

Amsberry Law Blog TEXAS EMPLOYMENT LAW: 5 COMMON ILLEGAL WAGE PRACTICES TO WATCH FOR

2015

Amsberry Law Blog TEXAS ESTATE PLANNING: THE ADVANCE HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE

2015

Amsberry Law Blog 7 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE NAMING A GUARDIAN FOR YOUR CHILDREN, PART I

2015

Amsberry Law Blog 7 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE NAMING A GUARDIAN FOR YOUR CHILDREN, PART II

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