Free On-Demand Interview

Referral Marketing That Works

How Laura Ramos James Built a 20-Person Firm

Grow With Kara

This personal injury firm grew with no ads. Just referrals and integrity.

When Laura Ramos James launched her personal injury firm in 2018, she had no cases, no office, no staff … and no referrals.

Today, her values-driven firm in Austin employs 20 people and grows steadily each year through creative referral-building and rock-solid client communication.
In this 28-minute interview, Laura reveals:

The grassroots outreach that fueled her initial growth
How she keeps clients and referral partners engaged with consistent updates
Why her firm measures communication metrics—and how it boosts retention
How social media (yes, even TikTok) helps her stay top of mind professionally
Her trial-first mentality—and how it builds long-term authority

This is a playbook for attorneys who want sustainable growth without relying on a big ad budget.

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Host: Kara Prior

James Amplifier, President

Kara Prior is president of James Publishing and co-founder of James Amplifier. She spends most of her time talking to attorneys about how to improve their marketing results.

Kara has a vast marketing and writing background, working for several newspapers and managing Entrepreneur magazine’s 100,000-member social network before joining James Publishing 13 years ago. Kara is co-author of three books: More Referrals from Lawyers, The Most Effective Law Firm Marketing Agencies, and How Small Law Firms Can Obtain More Referrals.

She is the mother of two young boys, and was captain of her Division 1 college swim team.

Guest: Laura Ramos James

Attorney, Ramos James Law PLLC

Laura Ramos James is the founder of Ramos James Law, PLLC in Austin, Texas, and a dedicated personal injury attorney. After graduating with honors from Baylor Law, she gained experience representing insurance companies before opening her own firm in 2018. Since then, she has handled hundreds of personal injury cases, earning recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, and one of Austin Monthly’s top personal injury attorneys.

Beyond her legal practice, Laura is a recognized community leader and advocate. She has been honored as a Changemaker by Austin Woman magazine, a Woman’s Way Award recipient, and winner of the Advocacy and Activism Award from the Latina Foundation. Active in organizations like the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association and Texas Trial Lawyers Association, she continues to champion diversity and inclusion in law. Outside of her work, she is a proud mother of two daughters, balancing her professional success with a commitment to family and community.