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"This isn't my profession, it's my calling."

- Charla G. Aldous

Meet Charla G. Aldous

Charla G. Aldous

Dallas Trial Attorney
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PROFILE

The first time I ever stood up in front of a jury, I knew that it was where I belonged. I’ve been told that, in front of a jury, I seem to have the opposite of stage fright, and I suppose that’s true. It’s where I feel most comfortable: advocating for my clients, arguing their cases. As a trial lawyer, the courtroom is my second home.

Dedicated & Award-Winning Dallas Trial Attorney

I’m a trial lawyer. If I believe in a cause, I’ll fight for it—with everything I’ve got—for as long as I need to. I don’t know any other way to approach my work.

I try cases because I enjoy helping people, whether they’re ordinary people who’ve been wronged by a product, company, or a business that’s been harmed by the actions of another. I truly do care about the people I represent. If I ever stop caring, I’ll quit practicing law—that's how strongly I feel about what we do at Aldous Law.

I've tried cases involving birth injuries, medical malpractice, sexual assault, and other forms of personal injury.

Passion for Justice

Over my career, I have been fortunate enough to try over 200 jury trials for plaintiffs and defendants. I actually began on the other side, defending businesses and insurance companies. At some point, I decided I wanted to choose the people and companies I represent, to know them personally and believe in their cause. I’d be very interested to hear about yours. I work on every one of our firm's cases because my clients matter to me personally.

Charla Aldous Featured on Criminal Podcast

Charla joins the acclaimed Criminal podcast to reflect on legendary trial lawyer Racehorse Haynes and how his fearless courtroom style shaped her own approach to connecting with a jury. Hosted by Phoebe Judge, Criminal is a celebrated series exploring people caught on all sides of the justice system.

Charla Featured on Texas Lawyers University Podcast

At her first plaintiffs’ trial, Charla Aldous was the lead lawyer on a team of four, with one legal assistant. The defense, oil-and-gas station giant Conoco, had around a dozen lawyers and 50 support staff. Plaintiffs’ lawyers will want to tune into this episode of Trial Lawyers University to hear what happened next. With host Dan Ambrose, Charla reveals humorous, surprising, and poignant moments from her journey to winning high-profile, high-verdict cases. In addition to Conoco, she discusses victories against the Episcopal School of Dallas and Greyhound Lines. Charla also outlines her strategies for success, from voir dire to cross-examining witnesses. And when it’s time to close, she shares her tactic for empowering the jury.
 

Charla Featured on Elawvate Podcast 

Hosts Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi invite trial lawyer Charla Aldous for a conversation about her distinguished career. 

Charla Featured on The Jury Is Out 

“What matters most to us is effecting change.” That’s Charla's philosophy. Join the spirited and inspiring encore conversation with guest host Amy Gunn of the Simon Law Firm as Charla reveals how she affects change in and out of the courtroom with kindness, commitment, and a passion for justice.

Charla and Eleanor Aldous Featured on Keep it Legal 

Charla Aldous and her daughter Eleanor Aldous join the Keep it Legal podcast on the heels of their $71.95M verdict against Walker Engineering. The mother-daughter legal team represented the family of a Texas electrician who was killed after a scissor lift on which he was working collapsed when a boom lift backed into it at an Irving Frito-Lay factory. The two discuss their strategy in securing this verdict and take a trip down memory lane. Ever wondered what its like to work with your mom? Listen to find out!

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NEWS & UPDATES

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Poliner v. Presbyterian
$366 Million
Doctor Targeted, Jury Delivers Powerful Message
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Martin v. Medical City
$268 Million
Tragic Overdose Leads to Life-Saving Change
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Fraud
$150 Million
Fraudulent will amendment deprived family member of 9 figure inheritance.
Toxic Contamination Case
$75 Million
Bad manufacturing processes lead to dangerous bacterial contamination of home products, nearly killing a young girl.
Lopez v. Walker Engineering
$71.95 Million
Justice for family following a lift crash.
Trucking Case
$52.5 Million
Wrongful death and paralysis case, pre-suit settlement.
Sarah Milburn vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
$37 Million
Sarah’s Life Changed, Jury Responds Strongly
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Trucking Case Resulting in Two Deaths
$35 Million
18-wheeler fails to yield the right of way at night on country road killing a mother and daughter.
Product Defect Burn Injury
$33 Million
Dangerous placement of fuel tank leads driver to suffer burns to nearly 90% of his body after collision.
Trucking Case
$32.5 Million
T-bone wreck resulting in paralysis injuries for a single plaintiff, settlement.
I.F. v. Andrew Valderrama and Isaiah Gary
$32 Million
A SA Survivor Steps Forward
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Workplace Injury Resulting in Paralysis
$26 Million
Unsafe company practices cause a worker to fall out of a scissor lift 25 feet onto the concrete floor.
Stacey Jackson and the Estate of Jerry Brown, Jr. v. Beamers Private Club
$25 Million
Dram Shop Case Ends in Landmark Verdict
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Asphalt Burn Case
$22.5 Million
Over pressurization of asphalt tanker due to negligent cleaning practices leads to permanent burn injuries.
Rojas v. US Anesthesia Partners of Texas et al
$21.17 Million
Failure to monitor leads to brain injury.
Paula Becker and Barron Brown v. Greyhound Lines, Inc.
$20 Million
Family of Man Killed by Greyhound Bus Wins $20 Million Verdict
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Commercial Motor Vehicle Case
$19.5 Million
Driver with unsafe driving history crashes a commercial passenger vehicle paralyzing a young man.
Medical Malpractice Medication Overdose
$16.25 Million
Medical provider carelessness leads to severe overdose of a boy, causing permanent brain injury.
Sexual Abuse Case
$14 Million
Private school clergy abuse uncovered years later leads to accountability for those responsible for the cover-up.
Industrial Work Place (Burn Injuries)
$13 Million
Lack of standard operating procedures causes two men to suffer burn injuries after a pipe explosion.
Trucking Case Resulting in Death
$12.5 Million
A truck driver’s distracted driving causes the death of a beloved husband and father.
Rideshare Crash (Catastrophic Injuries)
$10 Million
A rideshare driver’s carelessness leads to a rollover collision and permanent injuries for a passenger.
Crane Collapse (Severe Injury)
$10 Million
The corporate failure to secure a crane during a storm leads to the crane’s collapse, causing serious injuries to an apartment resident.
Workplace Gas Contamination Case
$10 Million
A lack of safety protocols leads to the death of a railcar cleaner at a railyard.
Doe v. Episcopal School of Dallas
$9.4 Million
School Failed Student in Abuse Case
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Medical Malpractice Negligent Discharge
$9 Million
Emergency room staff ignore obvious signs of medical distress and wrongfully discharge patient, leading to permanent paralysis.
Trucking Case (Catastrophic Injury)
$9 Million
18-wheeler driver travels at unsafe speeds in rain, causing a crash with another vehicle and permanent injuries to that driver and passenger.
Commercial Vehicle Explosion Case
$9 Million
Distracted driving leads to crash and puncture of a fuel tank, causing an explosion and permanent burn injuries to produce delivery driver.
Bostic v. Georgia-Pacific
$9 Million
Family Fights Back After Asbestos Death
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Medical Malpractice Birth Injury
$8.75 Million
Failure to properly monitor fetal heart rate strips leads to permanent brain injury of newborn baby.
Dram Shop (Death Case)
$8 Million
Overservice of alcohol by several bars contributes to intoxicated patron driving on wrong way of highway killing other motorist.
Medical Malpractice Anesthesia Error
$7.5 Million
Failure to monitor vital signs while a patient was under anesthesia leads to permanent brain injury.
Ashcraft v. Conoco
$7.5 Million
Settled While Jury Deliberated Punitive Damages
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Medical Malpractice Birth Injury
$7.3 Million
Failure to intervene by hospital staff when a baby’s fetal heart monitor showed need for immediate delivery.
Rupe v. Ritchie
$7.3 Million
One Woman’s Stand Changes Shareholder Rights
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Medical Malpractice Botched Surgery
$6.5 Million
Surgical error causes massive infection leading to limb amputations.
Medical Malpractice Birth Injury
$6.5 Million
Failure of hospital staff to monitor mother and newborn baby leads to permanent brain injury of newborn.
Dram Shop (Death Case)
$6.1 Million
Overservice of alcohol at a popular restaurant franchise contributes to intoxicated patron causing a collision and killing other motorist.
Medical Malpractice Birth Injury
$5.7 Million
Failure to timely perform a C-section when there were clear signs of fetal distress, leading to permanent birth injury of baby.
Medical Malpractice
$5.5 Million
Failure to properly monitor pregnant mother who was high risk during the birthing process leads to stroke and permanent brain injury to mother.
Medical Malpractice Birth Injury
$5.45 Million
Failure of hospital staff to timely perform c-section when there were clear signs of fetal distress leading to permanent brain injury of baby.
Medical Malpractice Hospital Policy Failures
$5 Million
Lack of proper safety protocols at a hospital leads to nurse contracting deadly virus from patient.
Dram Shop (Catastrophic Injuries)
$5 Million
Popular restaurant franchise overserved patron contributing to his crash and permanent injury of a minor child.
Trucking Accident (Catastrophic Injuries)
$3.75 Million
Work truck fails to yield the right of way on country highway, causing T-bone collision and permanent injuries for driver and passenger of other vehicle.
Nassar v. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
3.6 Million
Doctor Wins Discrimination Case Against UT
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Workplace Accident (Death Case)
$3.153 Million
A company’s decision to understaff a warehouse leads to the death of a worker who was asked to perform a job meant for two people.
Motor Vehicle Accident (Death Case)
$3 Million
Failure to maintain lane of travel by driver leads to death of both motorists.
Motor Vehicle Accident (Catastrophic Injuries)
$3 Million
An intoxicated driver lost control of his vehicle crashing into an apartment complex and causing severe injuries to a resident.
Medical Malpractice Birth Injury
$3 Million
A delay in bringing a laboring mother to the labor and delivery unit.
Medical Malpractice Birth Injury
$2.75 Million
Improper labor management causing birth delays leads to brain damage of newborn baby.
Medical Malpractice Overdose of Medication
$2.4 Million
Hospital providers overmedicated a patient and further delayed transferring him to a higher level of care facility leading to permanent injuries.
Sexual Assault
$2 Million
School’s failure to act despite warning signs allows a teacher to sexually assault a minor student.
Giovanni Homes v. Oncor Electric Delivery
$1.8 Million
Small Developer Wins Against Power Giant
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Shapiro v. Alle Processing
Confidential Settlement
Injured Rabbi Fights Back, Wins Justice
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Reyna v. St. Joseph
Confidential Settlement
Hospital Negligence Leaves Mother in Coma
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Sickler v. Centennial Medical Center, et al.
Confidential Settlement
Parents Find Justice After Son’s Death
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Stone v. Adams
Confidential Settlement
SUV Crashes Into Apartment
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Gentilello v. UTSW and Parkland
Confidental Settlement
One Doctor’s Stand Changes a System
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Khader v. (Restaurant Chain)
Confidential Settlement
Justice for Family After DWI Tragedy
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Kretchmar v. New England Cryogenic Center
Confidential Settlement
Family Sues Over Genetic Testing Failure
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Baker v. Children’s Medical Center
Confidential Settlement
Parents Find Justice After Son’s Death
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Poliner v. Presbyterian
$366 Million
Doctor Targeted, Jury Delivers Powerful Message
Hear More
Read More
Martin v. Medical City
$268 Million
Tragic Overdose Leads to Life-Saving Change
Hear More
Read More
Lopez v. Walker Engineering
$71.95 Million
Justice for family following a lift crash.
Sarah Milburn vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
$37 Million
Sarah’s Life Changed, Jury Responds Strongly
Hear More
Read More
I.F. v. Andrew Valderrama and Isaiah Gary
$32 Million
A SA Survivor Steps Forward
Read More
Stacey Jackson and the Estate of Jerry Brown, Jr. v. Beamers Private Club
$25 Million
Dram Shop Case Ends in Landmark Verdict
Hear More
Read More
Rojas v. US Anesthesia Partners of Texas et al
$21.17 Million
Failure to monitor leads to brain injury.
Paula Becker and Barron Brown v. Greyhound Lines, Inc.
$20 Million
Family of Man Killed by Greyhound Bus Wins $20 Million Verdict
Hear More
Read More
Doe v. Episcopal School of Dallas
$9.4 Million
School Failed Student in Abuse Case
Hear More
Read More
Bostic v. Georgia-Pacific
$9 Million
Family Fights Back After Asbestos Death
Hear More
Read More
Ashcraft v. Conoco
$7.5 Million
Settled While Jury Deliberated Punitive Damages
Hear More
Read More
Rupe v. Ritchie
$7.3 Million
One Woman’s Stand Changes Shareholder Rights
Read More
Nassar v. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
3.6 Million
Doctor Wins Discrimination Case Against UT
Read More
Giovanni Homes v. Oncor Electric Delivery
$1.8 Million
Small Developer Wins Against Power Giant
Hear More
Read More
Shapiro v. Alle Processing
Confidential Settlement
Injured Rabbi Fights Back, Wins Justice
Hear More
Read More
Reyna v. St. Joseph
Confidential Settlement
Hospital Negligence Leaves Mother in Coma
Read More
Baker v. Children’s Medical Center
Confidential Settlement
Parents Find Justice After Son’s Death
Read More
Gentilello v. UTSW and Parkland
Confidental Settlement
One Doctor’s Stand Changes a System
Hear More
Read More
Stone v. Adams
Confidential Settlement
SUV Crashes Into Apartment
Read More
Sickler v. Centennial Medical Center, et al.
Confidential Settlement
Parents Find Justice After Son’s Death
Read More
Khader v. (Restaurant Chain)
Confidential Settlement
Justice for Family After DWI Tragedy
Hear More
Read More
Kretchmar v. New England Cryogenic Center
Confidential Settlement
Family Sues Over Genetic Testing Failure
Read More

Every case tells a story of resilience and justice. With proven results that change lives, we’re honored to receive a memento from each client—a powerful reminder of the impact we’ve made together and our commitment to keep fighting for others. Click the logo icon to view the memento.

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RESULTS THAT
CHANGE LIVES

Sarah followed every step she thought was right, but the seat belt’s flawed design changed her life forever. A crash left her quadriplegic after the shoulder strap caught her neck. Our investigation proved that most people made the same mistake, and a jury held Honda accountable.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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Forbes Best In State Top Lawyer 2025

Charla Aldous was named to Forbes' Best-in-State Lawyers list as the top personal injury attorney—and the only lawyer in Texas recognized for personal injury.

Inner Circle of Advocates

Attorney Charla Aldous is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, a prestigious organization whose members consist of the 100 best plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States.

2027 Best Law Firms

Aldous Law is consistently ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, the highest honor recognizing the firm’s record of success.

2026 Best Law Firms

Aldous Law is consistently ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, the highest honor recognizing the firm’s record of success.

International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Charla Aldous is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only group of top trial lawyers worldwide.

2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers

Charla Aldous was named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for her work in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Birth Injury, recognizing her as one of the nation’s top advocates for plaintiffs.

2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers

Caleb Miller was named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for his work in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Trucking litigation, recognizing his commitment to achieving justice for victims and their families.

2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers

Eleanor Aldous was selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list for her work in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, and Sexual Abuse, honoring her leadership and results on behalf of injured clients.

500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers

Charla Aldous was named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, recognizing top-rated advocates respected by their peers.

The Best Lawyers in America
Attorney Charla Aldous has been selected to the list of the Best Lawyers in America every year since 2013.
International Society of Barristers

Charla Aldous is a member of the International Society of Barristers, a global organization of the legal profession’s top advocates.

Texas Super Lawyers 2025

Charla Aldous was named to the Texas Super Lawyers list and ranked among the Top 3 attorneys statewide. This is Charla Aldous seventh time earning a Top 10 or higher spot.

National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Charla Aldous was named one of Texas’ Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers for her trial success and leadership.

D Magazine Best Lawyers 2025

Charla Aldous was named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for 2025, honored for her outstanding work in the field of Tort (Plaintiff) litigation.

American College of Trial Lawyers

Charla Aldous is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only honor reserved for the nation’s top trial lawyers.

American Board of Trial Advocates

Charla Aldous and Caleb Miller are members of ABOTA, an invitation-only group of veteran trial lawyers dedicated to preserving the right to jury trials.

"Lawyer of the Year" 2026

Charla Aldous has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America eleven times, including in 2009, 2013 (twice), and most recently in 2026 (twice).

Best Lawyers Under 40 2024 by D Magazine

Caleb Miller was named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 for the second year in a row, recognizing top young attorneys in Dallas.

Top 40 Under 40

Aldous Law is proud to share that attorney Eleanor O. Aldous has been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for 2024, and Caleb M. Miller earned the same honor from 2019 through 2023.

Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Attorneys Caleb Miller & Eleanor Aldous have been selected to the Texas Rising Stars list for 2025 recognized for their skills and results in personal injury litigation.

Lawdragon 500 X Next Generation 2025

Eleanor Aldous and Caleb Miller were named to Lawdragon’s 500 X – The Next Generation for their work in personal injury.

Lawdragon 500 X Next Generation 2024

Eleanor Aldous and Caleb Miller were named to Lawdragon’s 500 X – The Next Generation for their work in medical malpractice and personal injury.

2026 Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch"

Eleanor Aldous was named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2026 - for the second year in a row - recognizing rising attorneys in plaintiff personal injury litigation.

Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar Winner

Caleb M. Miller was named a 2024 Rising Star by The National Law Journal and will serve on the 2025 Elite Trial Lawyers judging panel.

 

  • Lawdragon Hall of Fame - 2026
  • Law.com - Lifetime Achievement Award - 2026
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America, (2007, 2011, 2014, 2016-2026)
  • Best Lawyers in America (2003-2027)
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Top 10 in Texas (2012, 2013, 2021-2025)
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2007-2025)
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Top 3 in Texas (2023-2024)
  • Named among the “Elite Women of the Plaintiff Bar” by Law.com and The National Law Journal, 2023
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
  • D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas Hall of Fame, 2022
  • Designated a Living Legend by the Dallas Bar Association, 2023
  • John Howie Award, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
  • Aldous Law was named an Elite Trial Lawyers Law Firm of the Year by American Lawyer Media and The National Trial Lawyers, 2020
  • Named "Lawyer of the Year" - Personal Injury Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers in America (2009, 2017, and 2019)
  • Named "Lawyer of the Year" - Medical Malpractice Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers in America (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2024)
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Top 100 in Texas, Thomson Reuters Legal (2003-2025)
  • Texas Super Lawyers magazine put Charla on the cover of its 2005 issue. Click here to read the story.
  • Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation (2015-2020)
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine (2001, 2003, 2005-2026)
  • Featured in The National Law Journal's 2021 and 2023 editions of Plaintiffs' Lawyers Trailblazers
  • Top 50 Female Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2025)
  • Best Law Firms, Tier 1 Ranking in Personal Injury Litigation and Medical Malpractice, by U.S. News-Best Lawyers (2011-2025)
  • Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2025)
  • National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2012-2017)
  • Named to the list of 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas by D CEO Magazine (2016)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Lawyer newspaper (2015)
  • National Trial Lawyers, National Women Trial Lawyers Association Top 10, Executive Committee (2015)
  • Faculty, National Trial College of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Harvard Law School (2014)
  • Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, Texas Lawyer (2013)
  • Compassionate Gladiator Award, Florida Justice Association (2013)
  • ABOTA National Trial College at Harvard Law School Honor
  • Winning Women, Texas Lawyer newspaper (2011)
  • Top Texas Verdicts, by Texas Lawyer and VerdictSearch, the second-largest negligence verdict in the state (2011)
  • Top Texas Verdicts, by Texas Lawyer and VerdictSearch, two top verdicts on the list (2010)
  • AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • John Howie Award, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (2010)
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year, Texas Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (2008)
  • Top-Notch Lawyers in Personal Injury - Plaintiffs, Texas Lawyer's Go-To Guide (2007)
  • Top 10 "Winning Lawyers in America" by The National Law Journal (2005)
  • Top 10 Verdicts in the Nation, Lawyers Weekly USA (2000, 2004)
  • J.D. Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law - Law School 1985
  • B.A. College Austin College 1982
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