About Our Law Firm
Legal Counsel From Attorneys Who've Called the Panhandle Home
Since 2012, the Texas Panhandle attorneys at Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C. have represented individuals, families, and businesses from our offices in Amarillo and Borger, combining deep local roots with the experience and results our clients deserve.
How Three Panhandle Natives Built One of Amarillo's Most Trusted Law Firms
On January 21, 2012, three attorneys with deep roots in the Texas Panhandle sat down and decided to build something together. Dusty Stockard, a native of Amarillo and Texas Tech law graduate who had been practicing civil litigation since 2000. Jarrett Johnston, a West Texas A&M and Texas Wesleyan law alumnus who had been defending clients in Panhandle courtrooms since 2004. Daren Brown, originally from Borger, a University of Texas School of Law graduate who had spent nearly a decade as a partner at Sprouse Shrader Smith before returning to build something of his own.
What started as Stockard, Johnston & Brown, P.C. grew steadily as the firm earned its reputation case by case across Potter County, Randall County, and the broader Texas Panhandle. Kenneth Netardus joined as a partner in 2013, bringing with him nearly two decades of experience in oil and gas law, agriculture law, commercial litigation, and trademark law, and a practice built on representing everyone from major energy companies to independent farmers and ranchers. Benjamin Doyle followed, strengthening the firm’s insurance law and commercial litigation capabilities. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list every year since 2017.
The firm’s name has grown along with its team. Today, Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C. includes six attorneys operating from offices in Amarillo and Borger, serving clients that range from individuals and families navigating the hardest moments of their lives to Fortune 500 companies with complex litigation needs. Through all of that growth, the founding principle has never changed: this is an Amarillo, Texas law firm, built by people from here, for the people who live and work here.
We Handle the Legal Complexity So You Don't Have To
The first thing most clients tell us is that they don’t know where to start. They might be dealing with a car accident, a criminal charge, a denied insurance claim, a business dispute, and these situations come without warning. The legal system that’s supposed to help can feel impossibly complicated from the outside. Our job is to take that complexity off your plate entirely and give you a clear path forward.
We do that by treating every case as if it’s going to trial from day one. That means thorough preparation, direct communication, and a strategy built around your specific situation. It means you hear from your attorney directly, not a paralegal relaying messages. And it means we tell you the truth about your case, including when the realistic outcome isn’t the one you were hoping for.
That approach has earned us a reputation in the courts we practice in every day — the 47th, 108th, 181st, 251st, 320th District Courts in Potter County, the 47th, 181st, 251st District Courts in Randall County, and the courts in Hutchinson County where our Borger clients appear. Opposing counsel, insurance companies, and production companies know what it means when we file on behalf of a client. That reputation is one of the most valuable things we bring to your case.
We represent clients as wide-ranging as individuals filing their first insurance claim and Fortune 500 companies navigating complex commercial disputes. The level of preparation and commitment we bring is the same regardless of the size of the case. When you hire this Amarillo, Texas law firm, you get the full weight of what we’ve built — the relationships, the experience, the track record, and the local knowledge that only comes from spending your entire career practicing law in one community.
Recognized for Excellence in the Texas Legal Community
The recognitions below reflect what our clients already know — that the attorneys at Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C. meet the highest standards of legal skill, professionalism, and ethical practice.
Super Lawyers — Dusty J. Stockard & Benjamin D. Doyle
Both attorneys have been selected to the Super Lawyers lists, recognizing the top 5% of attorneys in Texas based on peer nomination and independent research.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars — Benjamin D. Doyle
Ben Doyle has been selected to the Rising Stars list every year from 2017 through 2026 — one of the most consistent recognitions in the Amarillo legal community for attorneys under 40.
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) — J. Daren Brown
ABOTA membership is by invitation only, requiring demonstrated civil trial experience and a commitment to civility, integrity, and professionalism in the practice of law.
Texas Bar Foundation Fellow — B. Jarrett Johnston, J. Daren Brown
Fellowship in the Texas Bar Foundation recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding service to the legal profession and to the communities they serve.
BBB Accredited — A+ Rating
Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C. has held an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since August 2019, reflecting the firm’s commitment to ethical business practices.
Amarillo Area Bar Association — Active Members
Multiple attorneys at the firm are active AABA members, with Jarrett Johnston currently serving in a leadership role on the AABA board.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association — J. Daren Brown
Membership reflects a commitment to protecting the rights of individuals and families in the Texas civil justice system.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce — Member
The firm is an active member of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, maintaining long-standing ties to the local business community.
This Isn't Just Where We Practice — It's Where We Live
The founding partners of this firm didn’t choose Amarillo as a market. They grew up here.
Dusty Stockard is a native of the Amarillo area, a West Texas A&M graduate, and a Texas Tech law alumnus who has spent his entire career practicing civil litigation in the community he grew up in. Daren Brown is from Borger, attending Borger High School before earning his law degree from the University of Texas. Jarrett Johnston built his criminal defense practice in the Texas Panhandle from the ground up and serves as a Director on the Amarillo Area Bar Association board. Kenneth Netardus moved to Amarillo in 2001 after earning his law degree from Texas Tech.
That community connection isn’t incidental to how we practice law, it’s central to it. When you walk into a courtroom in Potter County or Randall County with one of our attorneys, you’re walking in with someone who has practiced in that room for years, knows the local legal culture, and has built the professional relationships that make a difference in how cases are handled and resolved.
Six Attorneys With the Experience Your Case Demands
When you hire our Amarillo, Texas law firm, you aren’t deferred to a paralegal or case manager. You work directly with your attorney. Our six attorneys bring decades of combined experience across every area we practice, and each of them has roots in the Texas Panhandle community.
Dusty J. Stockard
Founding Partner
- Eminent Domain
- Oil & Gas
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Trial Law
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- Licensed in Texas since 2000
- Super Lawyers Selected
B. Jarrett Johnston
Founding Partner
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
- Licensed in Texas since 2004
- Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
- AABA Director
J. Daren Brown
Founding Partner
- Personal Injury
- Commercial Litigation
- University of Texas School of Law
- Licensed in Texas since 2002
- ABOTA Member
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
Kenneth R. Netardus
Partner
- Oil & Gas Law
- Agriculture Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Trademark Law
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- Licensed in Texas since 1994
Benjamin D. Doyle
Partner
- Insurance Coverage
- Business Litigation
- Civil Trial Law
- Baylor University School of Law
- Licensed in Texas since 2012
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2017–2026
J. Ethan Colley
Attorney
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- Licensed in Texas since October 2022
Two Offices Across the Texas Panhandle
Amarillo, TX — Main Office
- 1030 N. Western St., Amarillo, TX 79106
- (806) 372-2202
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Borger, TX
- 300 W. 10th St., Borger, TX 79007
- (806) 273-9500
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Questions About Our Firm
Is SJB Law Firm the same as Stockard, Johnston & Brown?
Yes. The firm was originally founded in 2012 as Stockard, Johnston & Brown, P.C. As additional partners joined the firm, the name was updated to reflect the full partnership. The firm is now Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C. — the same founding partners, the same firm, with an expanded team.
Who founded SJB Law Firm?
The firm was founded on January 21, 2012 by three Texas Panhandle natives: Dusty J. Stockard, B. Jarrett Johnston, and J. Daren Brown. Each brought individual expertise in different areas of law — civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury — with the shared goal of building a full-service law firm rooted in the Amarillo community.
How many attorneys does SJB Law Firm have?
The firm currently has six attorneys: founding partners Dusty J. Stockard, B. Jarrett Johnston, and J. Daren Brown; partners Kenneth R. Netardus and Benjamin D. Doyle; and attorney J. Ethan Colley. Together they cover personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation, insurance law, oil and gas law, and agriculture law.
Is SJB Law Firm BBB accredited?
Yes. Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C. has been BBB accredited since August 2019 and holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Does SJB Law Firm represent businesses as well as individuals?
Yes. Our client base ranges from individuals and families to small locally owned businesses and Fortune 500 companies. We handle both individual matters, such as personal injury, criminal defense, and insurance disputes, as well as complex business litigation, commercial disputes, and oil and gas matters for corporate clients.
Which courts does SJB Law Firm practice in?
Our attorneys practice regularly in the Amarillo Municipal Court, Potter County Courts at Law, the 108th, 181st, and 320th District Courts in Potter County, the 251st District Court in Randall County, and the courts in Hutchinson County. We also handle cases in federal court, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Ready to Talk to One of Our Attorneys?
Whether you have a specific legal question or you’re just trying to figure out where to start, our attorneys are ready to help. Contact our Amarillo or Borger office today for a free consultation.