Charla G. Aldous

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Dallas, Texas

Aldous Law

Practice areas: Personal Injury

Licensed in Texas since: 1985

Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2026

Aldous Law

4311 Oak Lawn Ave
Suite 150
Dallas, TX 75219 Phone: 214-307-6307 Email: Charla G. Aldous Visit website

Charla Aldous knows from experience that justice doesn't happen by accident. A veteran of more than 200 trials and many significant jury verdicts and settlements, Aldous brings a rare passion and direct commitment to her clients and their cases. Her caseload ranges from complex business disputes to courtroom trials against those who pollute our water, negligent doctors and surgeons, the pharmaceutical industry, or those simply unwilling to take responsibility for the damage they've caused. Her successes on behalf of clients have caught the attention of some of the largest corporations and helped her achieve some of the legal industry's top honors.

First Admitted: 1985, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.aldouslaw.com/meet-our-team/charla-aldous/

Bar / Professional Activity

Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas County Bar Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
American Bar Association
National Trial Lawyers
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
International Society of Barristers
The Inner Circle of Advocates
American Association for Justice
American Board of Trial Advocates-Dallas Chapter President (2008)President-Elect (2007)Treasurer (2006)Executive Committee (2001-present)
United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
The State Bar of Oklahoma
The State Bar of Texas

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

$25M wrongful death verdict after fatal drunk driving accident., 2018
$32 million jury verdict on behalf of a North Texas woman who had been sexually assaulted in 2012 at the age of 14., 2019
Aldous \ Walker helped secure a $37M verdict against Honda over poorly designed seat belt system., 2019
$32M verdict from Denton County jury for teen sexually assaulted by High School football players., 2019

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Educational Background

B.A.; Austin College Distinguished Alumni Board of Trustees, 2015, 1982
J.D.; Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 1985

Honors

Named among the “Elite Women of the Plaintiff Bar” by Law.com and The National Law Journal, 2023, The National Law Journal
D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas Hall of Fame, 2022, D Magazine
Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Super Lawyers® list, Thomson Reuters Legal, 2003-2023, Super Lawyers
Lawdragon's 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016-2023, Lawdragon
Top 100 Lawyers in Texas, Texas Super Lawyers® list, Thomson Reuters Legal, 2003-2023, Super Lawyers
Top 50 Female Lawyers in Texas, Texas Super Lawyers® list, Thomson Reuters Legal, 2003-2023, Super Lawyers
Aldous\Walker named an Elite Trial Lawyers Law Firm of the Year by American Lawyer Media and The National Trial Lawyers, 2020, American Lawyer Media and The National Trial Lawyers
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine (2001, 2003, 2005-2023), D Magazine
Named "Lawyer of the Year" - Personal Injury Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers in America (2009, 2017 and 2019), Best Lawyers
Best Law Firms, Tier 1 Ranking in Personal Injury Litigation and Medical Malpractice, by U.S. News-Best Lawyers (2011-2023), Best Lawyers
Named "Lawyer of the Year" - Medical Malpractice Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers in America (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2024), Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America (2003-2024), Best Lawyers
Texas Watch, an organization that makes sure insurance companies and other businesses are accountable to consumers, annually honors that attorney who, through their practice and experience, has done much to advocate on behalf of consumers' rights and public safety., Champion of Justice, Texas Watch, 2019
Named for the first female prosecutor in Dallas County history and a founder of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association, the Louise B. Raggio Award is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism and who has made significant contributions to the advancement of women in law., Louise B. Raggio Award, Dallas Women Lawyers Association, 2019
Aldous \ Walker Named to The National Law Journal's 2018 list of Top 100 Verdicts for securing a $25 million verdict, 2018