About Joe L.
Joe L. Lovell is an attorney based in Amarillo, Texas, with over 35 years of experience specializing in personal injury and civil trial law. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1987, following a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Texas Tech University in 1980. Lovell was admitted to the Texas State Bar in the same year he graduated, and he has maintained his status as a member in good standing since then. In 2023, Lovell took on the role of managing partner at Make Right Law, a firm that was previously known as Lovell Hoffman Law, PLLC. This transition marked a significant milestone in his career.
Before this, he was a partner at Lovell, Lovell, Isern & Farabough, LLP from 1997 to 2023. His earlier experience includes a partnership at Garner Stone & Lovell from 1990 to 1997. Lovell's legal journey began with internships at Underwood, Wilson, Berry, Stein & Johnson, PC, and Morris, Moore, Dalrymple, Moss & Thomas in 1986, laying a solid foundation for his future practice. Lovell is board-certified in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. His professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has held leadership roles such as past president of TEX-ABOTA, Inc., the Panhandle Trial Lawyers Association, and the South Plains Trial Lawyers Association.
Additionally, he is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Amarillo Area Bar Association, and the State Bar of New Mexico. Recognition for Lovell's contributions to the legal field has been substantial. He has been selected to Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2025, highlighting his reputation among peers and clients alike. Furthermore, he holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, evidence of his legal ability and ethical standards. In 2005 and 2006, Lovell received the Champion of Justice award from Texas Watch, underscoring his commitment to advocating for clients' rights. Lovell's practice areas encompass personal injury, class action, and mass torts.
He is admitted to practice in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Has appeared before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, as well as various U.S. District Courts, including the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. Beyond his legal practice, Lovell has been actively involved in community leadership and professional development, earning recognition from Lawyer Legion in 2025 for his contributions. His experience and unwavering dedication to his clients have firmly established him as a respected figure in the legal community.
