HOUSTON – August 20, 2026 – Amaro Law Firm is honored to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Spanning personal injury, insurance litigation, and commercial litigation, the peer-reviewed distinctions reflect the depth of experience across the firm and the standard its attorneys bring to their work: careful preparation, strategy that holds up under pressure, and a commitment to the clients they serve.
Recognition by Best Lawyers is determined through confidential peer review among practicing attorneys and is specific to an attorney’s geographic region and practice area.
The Best Lawyers in America®
James Amaro, CEO and Founder, is recognized in the 2027 edition for:
- Litigation – Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
This marks Amaro’s fourth consecutive year of recognition in both practice areas (2024–2027). He founded Amaro Law Firm in Houston in 2005, and his practice includes catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex business and insurance disputes. For more than 20 years, his approach has centered on careful preparation, straightforward communication, and helping clients and families find clarity through difficult circumstances.
Matt Elwell, Partner, is recognized in the 2027 edition for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This is his first year in The Best Lawyers in America®, following four consecutive years honored in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2023–2026).
Chris Gadoury is recognized in the 2027 edition for Commercial Litigation, marking his fourth consecutive year in the publication (2024–2027). His practice spans more than two decades of national trial and appellate work — representing major corporations, large financial institutions, and individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Three Amaro Law Firm attorneys are honored in the 2027 edition for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs:
- Anna McMullen — 2024–2027
- Caleb McVicker — 2026–2027
- Christina Barefield — 2026–2027
ABOUT AMARO LAW FIRM
Founded in Houston in 2005, Amaro Law Firm represents individuals, families, and businesses in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation matters. The firm’s work includes catastrophic injuries, trucking and automobile accidents, commercial and insurance disputes, offshore and maritime accidents, property insurance claims, refinery explosions, and other life-changing cases.
For more than 20 years, the firm has built its practice around careful preparation, straightforward communication, and a client experience rooted in assurance, compassion, and empathy. Amaro Law Firm serves clients across Texas and nationwide.
ABOUT BEST LAWYERS®
Best Lawyers® recognizes legal professionals through its peer-review methodology. For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed, while Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 6 million evaluations. Best Lawyers does not accept fees for consideration or inclusion.