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. 

Aldous Law Earns Repeat Tier 1 Recognition from Best Law Firms for 2025

Aldous Law is pleased to announce that the publishers of The Best Lawyers in America have again ranked the firm in Tier 1 for the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area in the 2025 edition of its Best Law Firms list.

The nationally recognized plaintiffs firm earned repeat Tier 1 rankings in medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation.

“Really, we have the hardest working staff that does not waver when it comes to advocating for our clients. Together we change lives,” said firm founder Charla Aldous. “I couldn’t ask for more from our team.”

Ms. Aldous is a repeat Best Lawyers honoree, and she also serves as a member of the Best Lawyers advisory board.

The nationally recognized trial attorneys secured millions on behalf of their clients in verdicts and settlements in 2024. Most notably, they prevailed in a wrongful death suit stemming from an industrial accident at a Frito-Lay facility, resulting in a $71.85 million verdict, exceeding the company’s original settlement offer of $1.25 million.

Earlier this fall, the firm also helped secure a $30 million settlement with Hunt Oil Company to a mother of three who was left with permanent back injuries following a crash with a Ford F-150 truck owned and operated by Hunt. In that case, they were local counsel for East Texas personal injury attorney Brent Goudarzi.

The firm is also home to two up-and-coming attorneys: Caleb Miller and Eleanor Aldous. Mr. Miller is a 2024 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor only awarded to 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Ms. Aldous is a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch honoree. She and Mr. Miller were both also named to Lawdragon’s 500 X – The Next Generation for 2025, a guide highlighting the nation’s young legal talent.

Best Law Firms rankings are determined through surveys of peers, editorial research and client feedback. To qualify for a ranking, firms must have at least one attorney on the list of The Best Lawyers in America.

Read more about the firm’s Best Law Firms ranking here.

Aldous Law Named to List of Best Law Firms for 2024

Aldous Law is pleased to announce the firm's repeat Tier 1 ranking for the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area in the 2024 edition of the Best Law Firms survey, as published by The Best Lawyers in America.

The firm received the ranking for its excellence in plaintiffs' medical malpractice law, personal injury litigation and product liability litigation.

"Anytime someone puts the word ‘best’ in front of our name, it is just a tremendous honor," said firm founder Charla Aldous. "What is especially nice is that this is an award that comes only after they have spoken to our clients and our colleagues."

Best Law Firms ranks firms through surveys of peers, editorial research and client feedback. To qualify for a ranking, firms must have at least one attorney on the list of Best Lawyers in America.  

Ms. Aldous is a repeat Best Lawyers honoree – as is the firm’s Caleb Miller – and Ms. Aldous is a Best Lawyers advisory board member. She was also named by the legal guide as "Lawyer of the Year" for plaintiff medical malpractice litigation, an honor awarded to only one attorney of exceptional distinction in each region.

The firm's ranking follows another impressive feat, as Texas Lawyer magazine recently listed  Aldous Law as earning the largest medical malpractice verdict in Texas for 2022.

In addition, in the 2024 Super Lawyers process, out of tens of thousands of lawyers in Texas, Ms. Aldous was named among the top three in Texas, based on the votes of her fellow attorneys.

 To read more about the firm’s Best Law Firms ranking, visit: www.bestlawfirms.com

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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Charla Aldous Named Among Top Lawyers in Texas

Boutique personal injury law firm, Aldous Law, is pleased to announce its name partners received multiple top-list honors in the 2024 Texas Super Lawyer guide.

Charla Aldous was ranked on Super Lawyers’ list of the Top 3 attorneys in Texas. She received notice for her outstanding work on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury cases.

“We’ve had an eventful and important year here at  Aldous Law,” said Ms. Aldous. “We are thrilled to receive notice and inclusion by our peers.”

Ms. Aldous’s Top 3 placement marks the sixth time she has ranked among Super Lawyers’ Top 10 or higher. She also ranked in the Top 100 statewide and in Dallas/Fort Worth and was included among the survey’s Top 50 women attorneys. Ms. Aldous, known across the country as one of its foremost trial attorneys, has been recognized by the publication’s publishers since 2003.

Attorneys chosen for Texas Super Lawyers represent the top 5% of attorneys in the state, and the Top 3 and Top 100 lists represent an additional level of achievement. Attorneys already selected as Super Lawyers are evaluated based on 12 indicators of peer recognition, and those with the highest scores are placed on the prestigious lists.

In addition, placement in the Top 3 reflects the fact Ms. Aldous was among the top vote-getters in the Super Lawyers selection process.

Known for championing the underdog, the firm recently secured a $71.95 million verdict in a case involving an industrial accident that resulted in the death of a father of four. During the trial, the  Aldous Law trial team demonstrated to the jury that Walker Engineering attempted to shift liability to its smaller subsidiary, Walker Industrial. The jury's verdict exceeded the company's original $1.25 million settlement offer.

Aldous Law represents clients in civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability and wrongful death cases.

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