210.354.2244 
Russell J. G. Amsberry
San Antonio, Texas
Founding Partner
Telephone: (210) 354-2244
Email: r.amsberry@amsberrylaw.com
Russell Amsberry is a founding partner of the firm, The Amsberry Law Firm. The firm was formed in 1995 and Mr. Amsberry’s practice concentration is in the areas of employment law, family law, estate planning and probate, elder law, and commercial litigation.
Before establishing the firm, Mr. Amsberry served as a prosecutor for the City of San Antonio, a law clerk to Texas Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Doggett and completed a Lyndon B. Johnson Internship with the late, Honorable Henry B. Gonzalez. He has been chosen among his peers for recognition in the “Scene In SA magazine’s annual best lawyers of San Antonio” and is BV rated by Martindale Hubble, placing him among the top ten percent of all attorney’s in the U.S.
Mr. Amsberry has also argued successfully before the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, on highly controversial and precedent setting cases involving civil rights and employment litigation. Among the published, precedent-setting cases are Fierros v. Tex. Dept. of Health, 274 F.3d 187 (5th Cir. 2001) and Blow v. City of San Antonio, 236 F.3d 293 (5th Cir. 2001).
Experience
For nearly twenty years, Russell Amsberry has successfully litigated and appealed matters in employment, family, business law and estate planning.
Education
St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas, B.A., Magna Cum Laude
Washington College of Law, American University, D.C., J.D.
Graduate, Trial Lawyers College – Gerry Spence
Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization – Labor & Employment Law
Areas of Practice
Labor and Employment
Family Law
Business Law
Estate Planning/Probate
Elder Law
Litigation Percentage
65% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
35% of Practice Devoted to Advising Clients, Administrative Issues and Drafting
Bar Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Texas Supreme Court
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Military
Mr. Amsberry is a reservist Assistant Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Army, who has assisted with hundreds of soldier deployments — offering legal assistance, trainings, and assisted representation on military justice issues.
Lecturer/Speaker
Mr. Amsberry has been a lecturer at numerous conferences, continuing legal education classes and an invited speaker on numerous employment and estate planning issues. These include:
LORMAN EDUCATION, Fair Labor Standards Act, 2006.
SAN ANTONIO NELA, Wrongs, Rights & Remedies Seminar 2004,
Evidentiary Issues in Employment Law
COUNCIL ON EDUCATION, 2003, Certification in Employment Law
SAN ANTONIO NELA, Wrongs, Rights & Remedies Seminar 2003,
Effective Appellate Advocacy
SAN ANTONIO NELA, Luncheon Speaker (Sept. 2002),
EPA: An Additional Arsenal Worth Considering
SAN ANTONIO NELA, Wrongs, Rights & Remedies Seminar 2001,
Federal Update
LEUKEMIA SOCIETY SEMINAR, 2000, ADA after Supreme Court’s Sutton Decision
Professional Associations and Memberships
Texas Bar Association – employment, family, probate, military sections
San Antonio Bar Association
American Bar Association
National Employment Lawyers Association
Texas Employment Lawyers Association
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Community & Civil Leadership
Knights of Columbus, Former State Officer
San Antonio Council of Literacy, Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Coordinator
Christian Senior Services, Former Board Member
St. Matthew’s ACTS Core, Former Board Member
