Aldous Law Named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Lawyers List – The Only Personal Injury Firm in Texas to Earn the Honor

Aldous Law, a powerhouse in personal injury litigation based in Dallas, is celebrating a major achievement: Charla Aldous, the firm’s founding attorney, has been named on Forbes’ 2025 Best-in-State Lawyers list. She is the only personal injury lawyer in all of Texas to receive this prestigious recognition, a powerful reflection of her lifelong dedication to redefining justice and advocating for those who need it most.

This award is a spotlight on decades of tireless work, groundbreaking trial victories, and fearless representation of individuals whose lives were forever changed by serious injury or injustice. With a reputation for standing up to powerful institutions and giving a voice to the voiceless, Charla Aldous has built a legacy of leadership, compassion, and unmatched courtroom skill.

A Legacy of Excellence

Charla’s approach is guided by one belief: clients deserve more than just legal help; they deserve to be heard, believed, and empowered. Whether she’s representing a child harmed by medical malpractice or a family shattered by corporate negligence, Charla brings not only legal excellence but deep empathy and moral clarity to every case. Her work has led to life-changing verdicts, national acclaim, and now, recognition from one of the most trusted names in media.

“This isn’t my profession, it’s my calling.” -Charla G. Aldous

Being named to the Forbes list is a high honor, but for Aldous Law, the real victory is in every client who walks away with justice and hope. With a legacy of courtroom excellence and a client-first approach, Aldous Law continues to raise the bar for what personal injury representation should look like in Texas and beyond.

Reach Out to Aldous Law: Trusted Among the Best in Texas and Nationwide

At Aldous Law, clients' lives have been altered in an instant, and they need the advocacy and guidance on how to set it back on a brighter path. Whether they’ve been injured by corporate negligence, harmed by a trusted medical provider, or suffered loss due to reckless behavior, our team at Aldous Law steps in not only as legal advocates but as a voice for the voiceless.

If you or a loved one has been injured and needs experienced, compassionate legal guidance, contact Aldous Law today. Let us help you take back your power with the skill, heart, and dedication that earned them a place among the best in the country. With a proven track record and recognition among the best lawyers in Texas and the nation, you can trust Aldous Law to fight for the justice you deserve. 

Hunt Oil Settles Car Crash Lawsuit for $30 Million

Attorneys Brent Goudarzi, Charla Aldous represent woman injured in 2019 crash

Dallas-based Hunt Oil Company has agreed to pay $30 million to a Texas woman who was left with a permanent and painful back injury after her car was hit by a worker driving a Hunt Oil pickup truck.

The wreck happened on a Friday night in November 2019 in Odessa, Texas. As 53-year-old Barbara Dalby drove her car on State Highway 191, a Ford F-150 owned and operated by Hunt Oil, and driven by a Hunt Oil employee, hit her car head on.

As a result, Ms. Dalby, a mother of three, required lumbar fusion surgery and continues to suffer from chronic pain.

Attorneys believe the settlement amount is the highest ever in Dallas County in this type of injury case. The case settled just as jury selection began yesterday in a Dallas County District courtroom.

“My thanks go out to the 54 potential jurors who showed up yesterday to fulfill their obligation to serve on a jury,” said attorney Brent Goudarzi of Goudarzi & Young in Longview, Texas, who, along with Dallas trial lawyer Charla Aldous of  Aldous Law, represents the plaintiff. “This settlement on the eve of trial shows that our system of justice works when citizens are active and involved in jury duty.”

Both Mr. Goudarzi and Ms. Aldous believe that this settlement would not have happened without Dallas citizens showing up for jury duty, ready to serve.

“Hunt Oil knew that they would be held accountable by a jury of Ms. Dalby’s peers and that pressure I know caused them to settle,” Mr. Goudarzi said.

“I am happy we were able to achieve such a tremendous result on behalf of Ms. Dalby,” Ms. Aldous said. “This settlement will take care of all her future medical needs.”

Evidence in the case showed that, at the time of the crash, the Hunt Oil employee who was driving the pickup truck had drugs and alcohol in his system. Evidence in the case further showed that the driver had been doing drugs and drinking alcohol with his Hunt Oil supervisor, immediately before the wreck.

Prior to the crash, Ms. Dalby worked as a proposal specialist for a company that helped law enforcement and military organizations, but since the wreck she has been unable to work.

The case is Barbara Dalby v. Hunt Oil Company and Mikeal Crosson, Cause No. DC-21-11344 in the 116th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Texas.

Goudarzi & Young is a personal injury law firm with a focus on helping those injured in a variety of accidents, including car accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, product injuries and work-related claims. More information at

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Aldous Law Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Three trial attorneys at civil litigation firm Aldous Law have been named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, and a fourth was named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.

The widely recognized legal publication selected firm founder Charla Aldous and attorneys Caleb Miller and Eleanor Aldous among the top legal practitioners in the nation.

Ms. Aldous was recognized for personal injury litigation, product liability and medical malpractice. She has appeared on the list since 2003 and is a member of the Best Lawyers advisory board, which includes distinguished legal professionals from across the world.

Mr. Miller appears for the second time for personal injury litigation. Most recently, he received a distinguished honor by the Texas Trial Lawyers Association for outstanding advocacy.

Eleanor Aldous was named for the first time to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, which recognizes up-and-coming attorneys. Ms. Aldous was also recently named to Lawdragon’s 500 X – The Next Generation, a guide that highlights the nation’s leading young lawyers.

Earlier this year, the trial team at  Aldous Law secured a $71.95 million verdict against Walker Engineering, a case involving an industrial accident and death at a Frito-Lay facility in Irving, Texas.

The Best Lawyers in America’s editorial staff rigorously vets candidates for eligibility, following peer reviews and nominations. Best Lawyers honorees are made up of the top 5.7% of lawyers in the United States. Ones to Watch represents the top 2% of lawyers in its category. Now in its 31st edition, the publication analyzed 23 million votes to compile its list.

The full list can be viewed here: Bestlawyers.com

Trial Lawyer University Podcast Interviews Firm Founder Charla Aldous

In the latest episode of the Trial Lawyer University, podcast host Dan Ambrose interviews firm founder Charla Aldous delving into her legal odyssey. Titled “Charla Aldous – A Masterclass in Facing Down Corporate Defendants,” the interview pulls back the curtain on aspects of Ms. Aldous’ remarkable career.

She recounts her courtroom battles in some of her most notable cases, including victories against the Episcopal School of Dallas and Greyhound Lines.

In addition to sharing details of her high-profile and large judgment cases, Ms. Aldous also outlines her trial strategies and shares her playbook for success, ranging from the art of voir dire to the precision tactics of cross-examination.

Charla Aldous, Eleanor Aldous Featured on the Keep It Legal Podcast

The Keep It Legal podcast featured firm founder Charla Aldous and trial lawyer Eleanor Aldous for a special Mother’s Day episode that highlights their relationship and recent $71.95 million jury verdict in Dallas County.

The mother-daughter duo was part of the trial team, along with Caleb Miller of Aldous Law and Kevin Queenan and Carlos Lopez of the Queenan Law Firm, that represented the family of a Texas electrician who was killed in a workplace accident at a Frito-Lay factory in Irving. The electrician fell 30 feet to his death when the scissor lift he was working on was struck by a boom lift operating nearby. Jurors awarded $71.95 million to the victim’s widow and four children, finding subcontractor Walker Engineering 65 percent liable for the incident and its subsidiary 35 percent liable, making Walker Engineering responsible for the full award under Texas law.

The iconic duo not only discusses the legal strategy involved in securing this verdict but also reflect on their unique personal/professional dynamic.

Check out the full episode anywhere you get your podcasts.

Aldous Law $71.95 Million Verdict Featured by The Dallas Morning News, Courtroom View Network and Others

Aldous Law’s latest victory, in a case against Walker Engineering, has garnered widespread media attention. The Dallas Morning News published an article titled “Death in 2019 Frito-Lay industrial accident results in $72 million jury award for family,” in which firm founder Charla Aldous is featured discussing the case.

“Our hope is that this will show that corporate shell games will not shield corporations from legal liability,” Ms. Aldous told The Dallas Morning News. “We hope it sends a message to other employers of skilled labor not to give lip service to safety but to actually commit to it.”

Texas Lawyer covered the story highlighting the nearly 1,000 court filings and other hurdles in its piece titled, “$72 Million Dallas Verdict Came After Nearly 1,000 Court Filings.”

“Walker Engineering created Walker Industrial and moved its employees under the Walker Industrial umbrella. So, there was a worker’s compensation (insurance) bar from any injuries in the workplace,” Ms. Aldous said in the article. “The jury saw that what they had on paper with the Secretary of State was not put into practice. The companies operated together.”

Courtroom View Network covered the case gavel-to-gavel, recording the entire trial on video. In an article titled “Dallas Jury Awards $71.95M In Wrongful Death Scissor Lift Trial, Beating $1.25M Settlement Offer,” Ms. Aldous discusses the legal hurdles the plaintiff team endured to hold Walker Engineering accountable.

“The jury believed that it was obvious that there was a lack of training,” Ms. Aldous told CVN. “We thought the evidence was clear that our client’s husband did nothing to cause this tragedy. We are so glad the jury agreed.”