Amber L. Russell

Bar / Professional Activity

• President of Mother Attorney Mentoring Association (MAMAs) of Austin

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• LOAR secured a $1.5 million settlement on behalf of a widow in a case involving a fall from a ladder in Williamson County, one of the largest reported verdicts in the venue. , 2024

Videos

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvMfS9wbqH8
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T3FyH_mff4
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz05Sl8PFNA

Pro bono / Community Service

• Member of the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, 2013
• Member of the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, 2008
• Member of the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, 2007

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Amber Russell was asked to present a CLE (continuing legal education) course on the Effective Use of Experts and Focus Groups to the Austin Bar Association's Civil Litigation group., Speaker, Effective Use of Experts and Focus Groups, 2022
• Provided a one-hour speech on the latest in Asset Protection from the Litigator's Perspective, Speaker, Asset Protection from the Litigator's Perspective, Estate Planning & Probate Section of the Austin Bar Association, 2018
• CLE Speaker for the Mother Attorney Mentoring Association of Austin CLE, January 2018, Speaker, Insurance Law 101 from a Personal Injury Perspective, Mother Attorney Mentoring Association of Austin, 2018
• Speaker on a panel discussing Asset Protection from a Litigator's Point of View, Speaker, Asset Protection from a Litigator's Point of View, Texas Forum Bi-Annual CLE, 2017
• Presented an update and analysis of offshore oil and gas regulations at the State Bar of Texas's 24th Annual Environmental Superconference, Speaker, Offshore Oil and Gas Issues, 2012
• Lead a webinar discussion and CLE class on changes to environmental regulations in offshore oil and gas operations, The Changing Face of Offshore Environmental Regulation, West LegalEd, 2012
• Analysis of trends in recent case law regarding the right to intervene to oppose a CERCLA consent decree, Author, Intervening To Oppose A CERCLA Consent Decree, Environmental Law360, 2010

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Amber was named as as a Top Attorney for 2021 in Austin Monthly Magazine.  , 2021

Honors

• Since 1991, TCWLA has celebrated the contributions of the unsung heroines of the legal profession. These awards are meant to highlight the low-profile contributions made by members of the profession. These individuals are assets to the local legal community. The award recipients, who are nominated by their peers, show their merit in their work, their volunteer activities and the atmosphere they create in the workplace., Advancement of Women's Interests Award, Travis County Women Lawyer's Association, 2018
• Judge Thomas Gibbs Gee Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Judge Thomas Gibbs Gee Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Baker Botts, LLP, 2007

“Amber is smart, detail-oriented, and hardworking. I readily trust her with my referrals for personal injury matters.”

“Having seen Amber in action in the legal realm and in the community, she has my trust and respect, and I am happy to refer contacts to her and her firm.”

“caring, personable, energetic”

“Best PI attorney in town!”

“Amber is my #1 choice for PI attorney in Austin. I would send my family and friends to her in a heartbeat.”

“hardworking, professional, amiable -- an asset to the legal profession!!”

“Amber is my first call when I need to refer someone to a personal injury or medical malpractice attorney.”