Attorney Christy Amuny

Christy Amuny

Principal


Phone: 409.654.6700

Location: Beaumont Office

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. She is licensed in both Texas and Louisiana, and is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Louisiana State Bar. She is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Texas and Louisiana and in the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. She is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Diplomate in the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. She has served as President of the Jefferson County Bar Association (2006-2007), Chair of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas (2013-2014), District 3 Representative on the State Bar Board of Directors, President of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel (2021-2022) and Chair of the State Bar of Texas Rules Committee (2024-2025). Christy was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer, a Thompson Reuters publication, in 2004 and from 2006 to 2024.

Christy practices in the areas of personal injury defense, insurance law, civil litigation, products liability, premises liability and extra-contractual insurance claims.

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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 Admission

  • 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

Contact the Attorneys at Germer PLLC for a consultation today. We provide services for clients in Beaumont, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Tyler and surrounding areas.

Beaumont:

GERMER PLLC
550 Fannin, Suite 400
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Ph: 409.654.6700
Fax: 409.835.2115
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Austin:

GERMER BEAMAN & BROWN PLLC
One Barton Skyway
1501 S Mopac Expy, Suite A400
Austin, TX 78746
Ph: 512.472.0288
Fax: 512.472.0721
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Houston:

GERMER PLLC
America Tower, 2929 Allen Parkway,
Suite 2900, Houston, TX 77019
Ph: 713.650.1313
Fax: 713.739.7420
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San Antonio:

GERMER PLLC
1826 North Loop 1604 West, Suite 300
San Antonio, Texas 78248
Ph: 210.640.1650
Fax: 512.472.0721
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Tyler:

GERMER PLLC
102 N College Ave, Suite 709
Tyler, TX 75702
Ph: 713.650.1313
Fax: 713.739.7420
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