Fall in Fort Bend: A Season to Come Together

A Sixth-Generation Fort Bend County Native Celebrates Community, Tradition, and Giving Back

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For attorney James Amaro, being a sixth-generation Fort Bend County native carries a sense of responsibility. Growing up among hardworking families who looked out for one another influenced the values he carries today as a husband, father of three, and founder of Amaro Law Firm.

“Growing up in Fort Bend taught me that community isn’t just about where you live. It’s about the people around you and the responsibility you have to one another,” says James. “I want my children to be proud of where they come from, but also recognize that being part of a community means contributing to it.”

That philosophy has guided Amaro Law Firm through two decades of growth, including this year’s grand opening of its expanded headquarters. The milestone reflects the dedication of its team, the trust of its clients, and a continued commitment to the Fort Bend community.

For James, the Fort Bend County Fair is an opportunity to share a childhood tradition with his own children while celebrating the community that shaped him. This fall, he joined his family and the firm’s team aboard their parade float, continuing a tradition that brings generations of Fort Bend families together. Their efforts earned first place in the commercial category for the fifth consecutive year and the Overall Outstanding Float award for the second consecutive year.

Beyond the Fair, Amaro Law Firm sponsors family celebrations at Constellation Field, including October’s Halloween Town and the upcoming Sugar Land Holiday Lights, featuring a 40-foot Christmas tree and ice rink.

Through Project Backpack, the firm distributed more than 750 backpacks filled with school supplies, partnering with local schools and community organizations and hosting its own distribution event at its Sugar Land office on historic Brooks Street.

Education is particularly meaningful to James, whose college education was made possible through academic scholarships. This year, the firm awarded $2,500 scholarships to Fort Bend graduates Dylan Campbell, attending MIT, and Camden Mitchell, attending Howard University. The scholarships recognize students who demonstrate the firm’s number one core value, “Be used and useful to others,” through advocating for others.

“I know firsthand what it means when someone invests in your future,” James says. “When we support students, we’re doing more than helping with the cost of school. We’re recognizing their potential and encouraging them to carry that same spirit of service forward. That’s how you build something that lasts beyond any one person or generation.”

As Fort Bend continues to grow and change, James Amaro remains committed to the values that shaped him: caring for others, investing in the next generation, and helping build a community future generations can be proud to call home.