Joseph Dahr Jamail Jr. (October 19, 1925 – December 23, 2015) was an American attorney and billionaire. The wealthiest practicing attorney in America, he was frequently referred to as the "King of Torts ".

Dec 23, 2015 · Joe Jamail, a celebrated Texas lawyer who had flunked civil negligence in law school and barely passed the bar exam but went on to dazzle his profession by winning gargantuan judgments —...

Or so says Joe Jamail. But at the age of 89, the state’s most famous attorney—and one of the wealthiest—is still dropping f-bombs and crushing his opposing counsel.

Dec 23, 2015 · Joseph Jamail Jr., Texas trial lawyer, is dead at 90. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) Jamail embodied the polyglot culture of Texas and Houston. He spoke with a drawl but was born into one of the...

Sep 4, 2016 · Joe Jamail, a Houston trial lawyer known for outsized courtroom success, outsized use of profanity and outsized devotion to his alma mater, the University of Texas, died Wednesday...

Mar 2, 2015 · Joe Jamail Jr., a scotch-loving lawyer with a wit quick for his 89 years, is the wealthiest practicing attorney in the nation. The "King of Torts," as he's sometimes called, is still taking...

Dec 29, 2015 · Joe Jamail, the Texas billionaire who became the richest practicing attorney in the U.S. after winning jury verdicts in civil lawsuits that included a $10.5 billion award for Pennzoil Co. in its...

Dec 28, 2015 · Houston personal injury lawyer Joe Jamail, famous for his $10.5 billion judgment against Texaco in 1985, has died at the age of 90. Jamail represented Pennzoil in the case against Texaco, which...

Jul 29, 2023 · This internet-exclusive article delves into the life and career of Joe Jamail, highlighting his unique style, landmark cases, and enduring legacy. The Maverick Attorney: Joe Jamail was not your typical lawyer.

Dec 23, 2015 · AUSTIN (AP) — Joe Jamail, a swashbuckling, billionaire trial lawyer who toppled Texaco in court and so lavished the University of Texas with donations that his name adorns its iconic football...