James R. Ames, III

At Samples Ames PLLC in Dallas, Texas, attorney James R. Ames III passionately advocates for those who have suffered personal injuries, from trucking and car accidents to slip-and-fall incidents. Serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, he stands out by prioritizing communication, keeping clients informed, and regularly consulting with them to adapt to evolving case goals. By taking on fewer cases, he dedicates himself fully to each one, striving to secure the best possible outcomes. While not every case goes to trial, he is always prepared for that possibility.Raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Mr. Ames balanced full-time work at a bagel shop with night classes at junior college. This early experience taught him the value of morning productivity and the simple joy of bagels. He later transferred to Southern Methodist University (SMU), earning a degree in political science with a minor in psychology and was recognized as an Outstanding Scholar.Before turning to law, Mr. Ames built a career in banking, focusing on portfolio management and financial sales. He then pursued a Juris Doctor cum laude from SMU's Dedman School of Law, where he contributed to the Science and Technology Law Review. He was licensed in Texas in 2015.Mr. Ames discovered his true calling in his first year of law school while clerking at a large personal injury trial firm in Hurst, Texas. His subsequent internships, including stints at the Tarrant and Rockwall County District Attorneys' offices and the NTTA Tollway General Counsel’s office, reinforced his passion for trial work. Whether helping a child burn victim secure necessary lifelong care, enabling a bicycle accident victim to cover medical bills and purchase his first vehicle, or supporting a family in a wrongful death case, he finds immense satisfaction in making a tangible difference in people's lives through his dedicated legal practice.