Our Philosophy
Success in law school is certainly one barometer for measuring the potential for success as an attorney. Brown & Fortunato, seeks candidates who have demonstrated scholastic excellence. Success in extra curricular activities such as law review, moot court and mock trial is also an important measuring device.
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate excellent writing ability and are articulate and charming. Although academic excellence plays an important role in the hiring decision, a candidate must also have perspective, a sense of humor and demonstrable social skills.
Our Firm
The team at Brown & Fortunato, is committed to an entrepreneurial philosophy. We believe this concept enables us to respond quickly and effectively to our clients’ needs because we understand how businesses operate. Our philosophy provides results, as we have grown from three attorneys to over thirty attorneys to serve our national client base. While the firm continues to grow, we will maintain our flexibility in order to most efficiently meet the needs of our clients.
Our Community
Brown & Fortunato is headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, an easy place to work and live while providing our attorneys the ability to maintain a sophisticated national legal practice. The city allows our team of professionals a quality of life that is unmatched in larger markets. Situated in the Texas Panhandle, with a metropolitan area close to 300,000, Amarillo offers the accessibility and ease of a mid sized city alongside amenities more commonly associated with major metropolitan areas, including strong healthcare, education, and cultural institutions, but without the traffic congestion and long commute of a large metropolitan area.
Outdoor access is central to life in Amarillo. Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States, is located just minutes from the city and offers year round opportunities for hiking, biking, and recreation. The area also provides convenient access to the mountains and ski areas of New Mexico and Colorado. Baseball fans can enjoy the nationally recognized minor league stadium of the Amarillo Sod Poodles, a Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The city supports a vibrant cultural community and a state of the art performing arts center. Organizations include the Amarillo Symphony, Lone Star Ballet, Amarillo Opera, Amarillo Little Theatre, and touring performances at the Amarillo Civic Center. Amarillo is also home to major regional healthcare facilities and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center programs, with educational needs served by respected public and private schools, Amarillo College, and nearby West Texas A&M University.
Amarillo continues to receive national recognition for livability and long term sustainability. Travel + Leisure recently recognized Amarillo as one of the best places to retire in the Southwest, citing affordability, access to outdoor recreation, and cultural offerings, factors that also make the city an attractive destination for experienced attorneys seeking to build enduring careers without the pressures of high cost markets. Livability named Amarillo one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023 and among the Top Cities in the Southwest, noting its arts scene, access to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and low cost of living.
National studies further underscore Amarillo’s opportunity driven environment. A Forbes study ranked Amarillo 16th among U.S. “Opportunity Cities,” reflecting the city’s capacity for professional and personal growth. The New York Times has also profiled the Amarillo area as a distinctive and evolving regional hub.
For attorneys and legal professionals evaluating their next professional chapter, Amarillo offers a rare combination: sophisticated legal work, national reach, and a community that supports long term success, both inside and outside the practice of law.
Further Information
Nicole Shannon, Director of Legal Operations
Brown & Fortunato
905 S. Fillmore, Suite 400
P.O. Box 9418
Amarillo, TX 79105
806-345-6300
nshannon@bf-law.com