Charles J. Argento

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Houston, Texas

Charles J. Argento & Associates Accident & Injury Lawyers Houston
Charles J. Argento
Charles J. Argento & Associates Accident & Injury Lawyers Houston

Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 1988

Education: South Texas College of Law Houston

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026
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Charles J. Argento & Associates Accident & Injury Lawyers Houston

1111 North Loop West
#715
Houston, TX 77008 Visit website
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For over 33 years, personal injury attorney Charles J. Argento has led a dedicated legal practice at his firm, Charles J. Argento & Associates Accident & Injury Lawyers Houston, in Houston, Texas. Serving clients in Houston and statewide, he has earned a strong reputation across the legal community. He stands as a formidable advocate for individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by severe personal injuries and negligence.

Combining deep experience with unwavering integrity, Mr. Argento defends the rights of victims in complex personal injury matters. His comprehensive practice encompasses car accidents, truck crashes, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability and mesothelioma claims, as well as drunk driving accidents, workers’ compensation and wrongful death cases. He provides dedicated legal representation to hold negligent parties fully accountable while fighting to recover the rightful financial compensation for injured clients across Texas.

Mr. Argento’s commitment to legal ethics and professional excellence has earned him honors, including a “Superb” rating on Avvo. He has also maintained Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent* peer-review rating for 18 consecutive years. Additionally, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys named him among the 10 Best for client satisfaction, and H Texas Magazine recognized him as a Top Lawyer.

Upon earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from The State University of New York at Buffalo in 1984, Mr. Argento attended South Texas College of Law Houston, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1988. Honored with the President’s Merit and American Jurisprudence awards, he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1988. He is admitted across the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1988, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://charlesargento.com/about-charles-j-argento/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Houston Young Lawyers Association, Member
  • Houston Bar Association, Member, 2017
  • Texas, 1988
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1988
  • Board of Advocates, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member, 2017
  • U.S. District Court South­ern District of Texas, 1988
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • State Bar of Texas, Member, 2017
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1988
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1988

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • 25,500,000.00 Industrial Accident Burn Case
  • $10,000,000.00 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Case
  • $12,000,000.00 Toxic Chemical Exposure Case
  • $5 million operated neck from a trucking accident case.
  • Commercial trucking accident with 18-wheeler. Case settled for 12 million dollars. Client received 8 million dollars
  • $6 million toxic exposure case. Thousands of people were exposed to toxic fumes
  • $100,000.00 auto accident case involving numerous injuries.
  • $10 Million dollar 18 Wheeler accident
  • $6 million dollar settlement for an operated back and neck resulting from a truck accident.
  • $3.5 million medical malpractice suit against a doctor where my client lost an arm as a result of negligence.
  • $500,000.00 auto case for an operated back
  • $16.5 million product liability case. There were three deaths in this case.
  • $5 Million Dollar Industrial accident burn case
  • $4 million construction accident case where a worker fell off a roof.
  • $1 million auto accident case requiring back surgery.
  • $7 Million dollar Wrongful Death commercial Car accident case.

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Justice Advocates Certification

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Community outreach legal advice, 2022

Educational Background

  • State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., 1984

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Automobile Checklist for drivers involved in Car Accidents, 2017

Honors

  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
  • AV-rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory—the highest rating worldwide for legal ability and ethical standard, awarded to less than 5 percent of attorneys in the U.S.—for the past 22 consecutive years, AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 2022
  • Super Lawyer, an honor bestowed on only 5% of the State’s attorneys, Super Lawyer, Reuters, 2022
  • He also holds a Distinguished Justice Advocates certificate, awarded to only the top 1 percent of attorneys in America., Distinguished Justice Advocates, Distinguished Justice Advocates, 2022
  • AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
  • AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 2020
  • Houstonia Top Lawyers in Houston, 2015, 2016 and 2017
  • AVVO 10 rated, AVVO, 2014
  • Houston Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine, 2016
  • Order of the Coif
  • American Jurisprudence award, South Texas College of Law
  • AVVO 10 out of 10, AVVO, 2017
  • Houston Top Lawyer, Houstonia Magazine, 2016
  • AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 2015
  • AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 2012
  • AVVO 10 rated, AVVO, 2016
  • AVVO 10 Rated, AVVO, 2013
  • One of the 10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • National Top 100 Trial Attorneys, National Trial Attorneys, 2017
  • Houston Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine, 2017
  • AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 2017
  • AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 2014
  • Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers in Houston, Three Best Rated
  • AVVO 10 rated, AVVO, 2015
  • Houston Top Lawyer, Houstonia Magazine, 2017
  • Distinguished Justice Advocates certificate, Distinguished Justice Advocates certificate, Distinguished Justice Advocates certificate, 2022
  • President’s Merit award, South Texas College of Law, 1988

Awards

Avvo Client's Choice badge for Charles J. Argento

Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rating badge for Charles J. Argento

AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“Chuck is a dedicated and very accomplished lawyer. He is an asset to the bar and his clients.”

“I have known Chuck for thirty(30) years. We attended law school together and have remained in contact over the years in a personal and professional capacity. Chuck and I have worked on cases together over the years. Chuck is an outstanding person and lawyer, maintains the highest ethical standards, and maintains a devotion to his clients. He is an asset to the bar. I highly recommend him for inclusion as a Texas Super Lawyer.”

“Chuck is a first-rate Personal Injury lawyer!”

Office location for Charles J. Argento

1111 North Loop West
#715
Houston, TX 77008

Phone: 713-225-5050

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9 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026

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