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Charla Aldous

Aldous Walker, LLP
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Charla Aldous
Aldous Walker, LLP
Dallas,
 TX

Passionate. Dedicated. Trial Attorney.

The first time I ever stood up in front of a jury, I knew that it was where I belonged. I’ve been told that, in front of a jury, I seem to have the opposite of stage fright, and I suppose that’s true. It’s where I feel most comfortable: advocating for my clients, arguing their cases. As a trial lawyer, the courtroom is my second home.

Dedicated & Award-Winning Dallas Trial Attorney

I’m a trial lawyer. If I believe in a cause, I’ll fight for it—with everything I’ve got—for as long as I need to. I don’t know any other way to approach my work.

I try cases because I enjoy helping people, whether they’re ordinary people who’ve been wronged by a product or company or a business that’s been harmed by the actions of another. I truly do care about the people I represent. If I ever stop caring, I’ll quit practicing law—that's how strongly I feel about what we do at Aldous Walker LLP.

Passion for Justice

Over my career, I have been fortunate enough to try over 200 jury trials for plaintiffs and defendants. I actually began on the other side, defending businesses and insurance companies. At some point, I decided I wanted to choose the people and companies I represent, to know them personally and believe in their cause. I’d be very interested to hear about yours. I work on every one of our firm's cases because my clients personally matter to me.

Awards / Recognition

  • Named "Lawyer of the Year" - Personal Injury Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers in America (2017 and 2019)
  • Named "Lawyer of the Year" - Medical Malpractice Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers in America (2013, 2016, 2018 and 2021)
  • 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, by Lawdragon (2007, 2011, 2014, 2016-2020)
  • Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters Legal (2003-2020)
  • Best Lawyers in America (2003-2021)
  • Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation (2015-2020)
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine (2001, 2003, 2005-2020)
  • Top 50 Female Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2020)
  • Best Law Firms, Tier 1 Ranking in Personal Injury Litigation and Medical Malpractice, by U.S. News-Best Lawyers (2011-2020)
  • Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2020)
  • National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2012-2017)
  • Named to the list of 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas by D CEO Magazine (2016)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Lawyer newspaper (2015)
  • National Trial Lawyers, National Women Trial Lawyers Association Top 10, Executive Committee (2015)
  • Faculty, National Trial College of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Harvard Law School (2014)
  • Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, Texas Lawyer (2013)
  • Compassionate Gladiator Award, Florida Justice Association (2013)
  • ABOTA National Trial College at Harvard Law School Honor
  • Top 10 Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2012-2013)
  • Winning Women, Texas Lawyer newspaper (2011)
  • Top Texas Verdicts, by Texas Lawyer and VerdictSearch, second largest negligence verdict in the state (2011)
  • Top Texas Verdicts, by Texas Lawyer and VerdictSearch, two top verdicts on the list (2010)
  • AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • John Howie Award, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (2010)
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year, Texas Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (2008)
  • Top-Notch Lawyers in Personal Injury - Plaintiffs, Texas Lawyer's Go-To Guide (2007)
  • Top 10 "Winning Lawyers in America" by The National Law Journal (2005)
  • Top 10 Verdicts in the Nation, Lawyers Weekly USA (2000, 2004)
  • Public Justice logo

Memberships

  • American Association for Justice
  • American Board of Trial Advocates-Dallas Chapter
  • American Bar Association
  • The Inner Circle of Advocates
  • International Society of Barristers
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • American College of Trial Lawyers

Education

Austin College

B.A. 1982

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law- Law School

J.D. 1985

Practice Areas

  • BIRTH INJURY
  • BUSINESS LITIGATION
  • CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
  • MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
  • WRONGFUL DEATH

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