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.
I've tried cases involving birth injuries, medical malpractice, sexual assault, and other forms of personal injury.
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.
Contact my office today at (214) 307-6307 to set up your free consultation.
Awards / Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America (2003-2025)
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2007-2024)
- Texas Super Lawyers, Top 3 in Texas (2023-2024)
- Texas Super Lawyers, Top 10 in Texas, (2012, 2013, 2021-2024)
- Named among the “Elite Women of the Plaintiff Bar” by Law.com and The National Law Journal, 2023
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
- D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas Hall of Fame, 2022
- Designated a Living Legend by the Dallas Bar Association, 2023
- John Howie Award, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
- Aldous\Walker named an Elite Trial Lawyers Law Firm of the Year by American Lawyer Media and The National Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Named "Lawyer of the Year" - Personal Injury Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers in America (2009, 2017 and 2019)
- Named "Lawyer of the Year" - Medical Malpractice Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers in America (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2024)
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America, (2007, 2011, 2014, 2016-2024)
- Texas Super Lawyers, Top 100 in Texas, Thomson Reuters Legal (2003-2023)
- Texas Super Lawyers magazine put Charla on the cover of its 2005 issue. Click here to read the story.
- Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation (2015-2020)
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine (2001, 2003, 2005-2024)
- Featured in The National Law Journal's 2021 and 2023 editions of Plaintiffs' Lawyers Trailblazers
- Top 50 Female Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2024)
- Best Law Firms, Tier 1 Ranking in Personal Injury Litigation and Medical Malpractice, by U.S. News-Best Lawyers (2011-2025)
- Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2024)
- 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
- 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)
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
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
