“Powerful adversaries won’t stop my clients’ justice.”
As a Plaintiffs’ Trial Lawyer, my goal is to impart lasting change in people’s lives.
I know clients come to our firm during immensely difficult times, and I am unwavering in my determination to help them seek justice – even when powerful adversaries stand in their way. I approach cases with empathy and strive to connect with my clients so I can convey their stories to a jury in an effective and dynamic way. I also leverage my experience working with some of the nation’s leading personal injury firms to ensure they have an advocate who can level the playing field.
As an Attorney at Aldous Law , my practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, including claims involving medical negligence, products liability, and sexual abuse.
Prior to attending law school, I served as an AmeriCorps member with City Year New York where I worked with fourth graders in East New York, Brooklyn to improve English and math skills, attendance, and other valuable student skill sets. I then worked at The Posse Foundation, a non-profit that partners with the top US universities and colleges to provide full scholarships to students who exhibit extraordinary leadership potential from diverse backgrounds.
While I loved my time with students, I wanted to explore my potential for effecting positive change and viewed law school as a vehicle to make a difference in people’s lives.
After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, I worked as an attorney at Kline & Specter, one of the country’s leading personal injury firms. I handled cases in Pennsylvania involving medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, sex abuse, and more. I am licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
One of my most defining moments came in November 2021 while serving as co-counsel at a trial that garnered a $9.7 million verdict and totaled $11.6 million with prejudgment interest. The case was a malpractice action against a neurosurgeon and university hospital for a patient who suffered brain damage during surgery.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Aldous Law is consistently ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, the highest honor recognizing the firm’s record of success.
Charla Aldous is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only group of top trial lawyers worldwide.
Charla Aldous was named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, recognizing top-rated advocates respected by their peers.
Charla Aldous is a member of the International Society of Barristers, a global organization of the legal profession’s top advocates.
Charla Aldous was named to the Texas Super Lawyers list and ranked among the Top 3 attorneys statewide. This is Charla Aldous sixth time earning a Top 10 or higher spot.
Charla Aldous was named one of Texas’ Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers for her trial success and leadership.
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.
Charla Aldous is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only honor reserved for the nation’s top trial lawyers.
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.
Charla Aldous has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America nine times, including in 2009, 2013 (twice), and most recently in 2024.
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.
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.
Attorney Caleb Miller has been selected to the Texas Rising Stars list for the sixth consecutive year, recognized for his skill and results in personal injury litigation.
Eleanor Aldous and Caleb Miller were named to Lawdragon’s 500 X – The Next Generation for their work in medical malpractice and personal injury.
Eleanor Aldous was named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2025, recognizing rising attorneys in plaintiff personal injury litigation.
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.
I grew up in Dallas, Texas and attended The George Washington University in Washington, DC, where I graduated summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
During undergrad, I served as a student advisor for members of the Honors program, led student volunteer and fundraising efforts for a community infrastructure program in Ecuador, and lived in Honduras for a summer volunteering with first and second grade students to improve their English verbal and writing skills. I also served as a rape crisis volunteer through the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), raised funds to help children coping with a parent’s cancer diagnosis attend camp, and led an a cappella group named The Vibes that produced an EP and performed at, among other places, the Blair House and the White House.
At Penn Law, I served as a research fellow for the Youth Advocacy Project and worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Penn Legal Assistance Office, which offers free legal services to indigent clients living in the Philadelphia area. I also served as a legal intern at renowned trial practices in Philadelphia and New York.
