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James Amaro, Insurance Attorney in Houston, Texas

focused on Insurance and Personal Injury

Amaro Law Firm

Houston, TX

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James Amaro is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Amaro Law Firm.

Based in
Houston, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
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Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Houston, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026).

About James Amaro: James Amaro is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Amaro Law Firm.

Areas of practice

James's practice areas in Houston

James concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Houston, Texas

James takes insurance matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas

James takes personal injury matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.

Biography

James Amaro, insurance attorney serving Houston

James Amaro is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Amaro Law Firm. James works from Houston, Texas and takes on insurance matters across the region.

A sixth-generation Texan and the first lawyer in his family, James Amaro founded Amaro Law Firm in 2005 with a clear purpose: to stand up for those who've been wronged when it matters most.

Shortly after founding the firm, James was called to represent individuals and families devastated by the BP refinery explosion in Texas City, Texas. It was a defining moment—one that reinforced his belief that justice isn't about easy wins.

Since then, James has successfully represented thousands of people and businesses across Texas in personal injury claims, business disputes, insurance matters, hurricane claims, and complex commercial litigation. His work has led to landmark Texas Supreme Court rulings and life-changing outcomes for his clients.

How James handles insurance matters

A sixth-generation Texan and the first lawyer in his family, James Amaro founded Amaro Law Firm in 2005 with a clear purpose: to stand up for those who've been wronged when it matters most. Shortly after founding the firm, James was called to represent individuals and families devastated by the BP refinery explosion in Texas City, Texas. It was a defining moment—one that reinforced his belief…

Who James represents

James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where James studied and practices

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

    J.D. · 2002

James studied at J.D. in University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Law school and academic background

James completed J.D. in University of Wisconsin–Madison. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

James's legal honors and published work

James has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

James Amaro's office in Houston

James's primary office is at 2500 East T.C. Jester Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77008. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Amaro Law Firm

2500 East T.C. Jester Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77008

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Hiring guide

How to hire James Amaro — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James

James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about James Amaro

  • How much does it cost to hire James for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does James offer a free consultation?

    James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can James take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    James is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with James?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is James accepting new insurance clients right now?

    James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas

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