Atty. Stephanie James
Stephanie James is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Stephanie, who practices law in Amarillo, Texas, has been recognized since 2026.
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Stephanie James is a personal injury attorney based in Amarillo, Texas, practicing at Underwood Law Firm PC. Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2024 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Amarillo, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephanie James is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Stephanie, who practices law in Amarillo, Texas, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Stephanie James is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Amarillo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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