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The JAMlaw Mission

JAMlaw started in the belief that delivering the best solutions for the client—managing litigation costs efficiently and resolving cases when practicable—would build successful and loyal relationships.

JAMlaw earns the loyalty of its clients, both large and small, by focusing on the key questions in any legal matter: What is the best and most efficient solution for this client? How do we most effectively achieve it? Whether the answer is alternative dispute resolution, aggressive pretrial motions practice, strategic negotiation, or taking it to a jury, JAMlaw takes the approach that best suits each client’s particular needs.

We know it’s not about us. It's about you.

JAM NEWS

Four JAMlaw attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America®. Two are “Lawyer of the Year”

August 22, 2025

Those named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America ® list are: Lori J. Bentley – Litigation – Real Estate; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Brian J. Brydges – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants John D. Eure – Appellate Practice; Insurance Law Bryan Grimes Creasy – Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Insurance; Litigation – Real Estate; Railroad Law JAMlaw offers special congratulations to Managing Member Lori Bentley for... Read more ›

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JAMlaw named among Best Law Firms for 2025

December 21, 2024

Johnson Ayers & Matthews is proud to announce its inclusion as a Tier 1 firm in Best Lawyers’ 2025 list of Best Law Firms® in these categories for Roanoke: Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Litigation – Insurance Litigation – Real Estate Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation – Defendants   JAMlaw is proud of its stellar reputation and listing... Read more ›

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

JAMlaw specializes in representing businesses and individuals in civil litigation before federal and state courts and administrative agencies.

In addition to insurance, personal injury, product liability, and railroad litigation, JAMlaw regularly handles cases involving construction, consumer protection, eminent domain, landlord-tenant, real estate, wills and estate matters, and commercial contracts. … our areas of practice ›

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