Houston trial lawyer R. James Amaro joins host Mirena Umizaj Dumas to discuss what it takes to grow and sustain a high-performing personal injury practice. From the BP litigation and its financial fallout to tripling his firm during COVID, James shares the lessons learned from rebuilding under pressure while keeping client advocacy at the center.

They explore:

• Thriving through COVID by doubling down

• Growing to nearly 100 team members and a headquarters bearing his name

• The risks of mass torts and "mass tort PTSD"

• Private equity, AI, and what's ahead for law firm owners

• Building a family through IVF while running a fast-paced firm

• Staying grounded in faith, service, and fiercely protecting clients

A candid conversation about resilience, leadership, and the future of trial work.

About Our Guest:

R. James Amaro is a nationally recognized Houston trial lawyer and the founder of the Amaro Law Firm, which he established in 2005 after beginning his career in insurance defense. Representing victims of the BP refinery explosion in Texas City was an early turning point that set the course for his work. Since then, he has represented thousands of individuals and businesses in personal injury, commercial litigation, and insurance disputes, including major cases following Hurricane Ike and the BP Deepwater Horizon Spill.

James brings experience shaped by engineering and entrepreneurship, along with federal judicial writing during law school. This background helped him build a firm focused on tenacity, efficiency, and client loyalty in the pursuit of just compensation.

Service and community remain central in his life. James and his wife, Angelica, founded the nonprofit Baseball for Babies, which supports initiatives that help families and children. When he's not working for his clients, he is focused on family, faith, and giving back.

Links from the Episode:

Amaro Law Firm: https://amarolawfirm.com/

The Heart of Law on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com

Learn more about Mirena and Company: https://mirenaandco.com

Podcast production by Bebo Hajec of EMH Group
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