Christy Amuny

Principal

Overview

Christy Amuny is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried over 100 cases to verdict. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas (B.A. 1986) and attended Texas Tech School of Law (J.D. 1990). Christy is a native of Southeast Texas.

Practice Areas

Civil LitigationInsurance LawPersonal Injury DefensePremises LiabilityProducts LiabilityTortsToxic Torts and Chemical ExposureTransportation and Trucking Litigation

Professional Background

  • Joined Germer in 2017
  • Bain & Barkley, Director of Beaumont Office 2008-2016
  • Jenkins & Martin, L.L.P., 2004-2008
  • Pate, Spivey & Amuny, L.L.P., 2003-2004
  • Pate & Dodson, L.L.P., Partner 1997, 1991-2002

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas – 1990
  • Louisiana State Bar Assoc. – 2010
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern  District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana

Professional Certifications

  • Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization – 1998

Education

  • Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D. 1990
    • Board of Barristers
    • Law School Board of Governors
    • Delta Theta Phi
  • The University of Texas, B.A. 1986

Recognitions and Honors

  • Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2011 – present
  • Texas Super Lawyer, a Thompson Reuters publication (2004, 2006-2024)
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
  • Texas Lawyer Go-To-Guide 2007 – named one of the top 5 Personal Injury Defense Lawyers in the State
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel President’s Award – 2021
  • Jefferson County Bar Association Professionalism Award – 2021
  • Best Lawyer 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Texas for Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants and Products Liability Litigation-Defendants
  • 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America in Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Products Liability
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel Founders Award – 2024

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas, Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association, Member
  • State Bar of Texas Board of Directors – District 3 Representative (2016 to 2019)
  • State Bar of Texas, Litigation Council – 2004 to 2018; Secretary 2009-2010; Treasurer 2010-2011; Vice-Chair 2011-2012; Chair-Elect 2012-2013; Chair 2013-2014; Immediate Past Chair 2014-2015; Chair Emeritus 2015-2018
  • State Bar of Texas Rules Committee – 2019 to present – Chair 2024-2025; Vice Chair 2023-2024; Secretary 2022-2023; Chair Trial Subcommittee 2021-2022; Chair Discovery Subcommittee 2020-2021
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel, President (2021-2022); President Elect (2020-2021); Executive Vice President (2019-2020); Treasurer (2018-2019); Membership Vice President (2016-2017); Publication Vice President (2013-2015); Programs Vice President (2010-2012); District 2 Director (2007-2010)
  • Jefferson County Bar Association – Immediate Past President 2007-2008, President 2006-2007, President Elect 2005-2006, Vice President 2004-2005, Secretary 2003-2004, Director 2001-2003
  • Texas Bar Foundation – Sustaining Life Fellow – 2011 to present
  • Texas Bar Foundation
    • Board of Trustees – 2021 to 2024
    • Co-Chair Grant Application Committee – 2023 to present
  • International Association of Defense Counsel – 2021 to present
    • Chair Membership Subcommittee for Trial Techniques and Tactics Committee – 2023 to present
  • TEX-ABOTA – Board of Directors 2024 to present; Chair, Defense of the Judiciary Committee
  • American Board of Trial Advocates – Presidential Appointee, National Board of Directors – 2025
  • American College of Trial Lawyers – Fellow, Inducted 2025

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