About Us

James L. Killion

Attorney James L. Killion was born in Sidney, NE. He graduated with honors from Texas Tech University in 1976. He went on to earn his J.D. at Texas Tech University School of Law in 1978.

He was licensed to practice law in Texas in 1979. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, United States Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas.

Jim has been rated as “AV Preeminent®” by Martindale-Hubbell, which has been rating and reviewing lawyers since 1887. AV Preeminent is the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. An “AV” rating means that the attorney has reached the highest of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. James L. Killion is also licensed in New Mexico.

Samantha Peabody Estrello

Samantha Peabody Estrello was born in Manhattan, KS. She was a graduate of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science in 2000. She also graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2002. She earned her J.D. at Texas Tech University School of Law in 2006.

Samantha served as President of the South Plains Trial Lawyers Association from 2011 to 2012 and from 2020 to 2021. Samantha was named a Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star in 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Samantha is admitted to practice in the states of Texas and New Mexico, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuits, and in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas and for the District of New Mexico.