Why Should You Refer Cases?

Attorney referrals can be highly beneficial for other attorneys in several ways

Expanding practice areas

By receiving referrals from other attorneys, an attorney can diversify their practice areas. Referrals can introduce them to new types of cases and clients they may not have encountered otherwise, allowing them to broaden their legal expertise.

Generating new clients

Attorney referrals often come with potential clients who are seeking legal services. These referrals can provide a steady stream of new clients, helping to grow the attorney’s practice and increase their client base.

Building professional relationships

Referrals foster relationships between attorneys, leading to networking opportunities and potential collaborations. By developing a strong network of referring attorneys, an attorney can gain access to a wider pool of knowledge, expertise, and resources.

Enhancing reputation and credibility

When one attorney refers a client to another attorney, it demonstrates trust and confidence in their professional abilities. Positive referrals can enhance an attorney’s reputation, boost their credibility, and establish them as a reliable and skilled practitioner in their field.

Time and workload management

Attorney referrals can help manage heavy workloads. If an attorney has limited availability or is already handling numerous cases, they can refer potential clients to other attorneys who have the capacity to take on additional work. This allows attorneys to maintain a manageable caseload while ensuring clients receive the attention and representation they need.

Geographic reach

Referrals can enable attorneys to expand their geographic reach without needing physical offices in multiple locations. Attorneys can refer clients to colleagues in different regions, allowing them to serve clients who require legal assistance outside their usual jurisdiction.

Ethical obligations and client needs

In some cases, attorneys may need to refer clients to specialists or attorneys with specific expertise to better serve their clients’ needs. Referrals ensure that clients receive the best possible legal representation, even if it means redirecting them to another attorney who can address their specific concerns more effectively.

Overall, attorney referrals create a mutually beneficial relationship among attorneys, facilitating professional growth, client acquisition, and the provision of high-quality legal services.

Get Valuable Experience

Many young attorneys start off in the profession with the best of intentions for their clients. However, they may find that their lack of experience in trial preparation serves as a hindrance. They may also view their unfamiliarity with personal injury law may do their clients a disservice. Our attorneys at the Amaro Law Firm can assist inexperienced attorneys with these cases. Our attorneys have years of experience in pursuing personal injury cases, with numerous successful outcomes for our clients.

Establish Professional Relationships

Some attorneys have a wealth of experience in dealing with personal injury cases in their respective states, but may be unfamiliar with the procedures and limits found in Texas and other states. The attorneys at Amaro Law Firm take pride in helping out-of-state attorneys by providing pro hac vice relationships and working with them in offering the most effective advice for them and their clients. Our experience with attorneys from around the country gives us the unique position of providing the best possible assistance in our co-counsel relationships.

Broaden Knowledge Base

While some attorneys may not be familiar with some state laws and procedures, others may have specialties in one specific area of legal knowledge that would not apply to their client’s case. For instance, a criminal defense attorney may contact us to establish a co-counsel relationship if their client needs help with a personal injury case. We can work with the co-counsel to expand their knowledge base of different aspects of the law and exchange ideas on how to provide the best advice to the client.

Work with Proven Professionals

The attorneys at the Amaro Law Firm are proud members of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. Our attorneys and staff work ceaselessly to protect the rights of their clients. Our firm has helped thousands of businesses and individuals pursue claims from the 2005 BP Texas City explosion, Hurricane Ike, and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, so we can provide the skills and experience you need for your client’s personal injury case.

Earn Substantial Referral Fees

In 2013, the Amaro Law Firm generated nearly $1 million in referral fees. Our referral agreement allows the referring attorneys to preserve their involvement in their client’s cases. We will also keep you up to date on the status of your case with regular updates. Even after our fee splits, the associating attorney makes more money than if they had handled the case alone.

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