Charles W. Settle

Partner Charles W. Settle Jr. Dallas [email protected] Download vCard Download PDF Charles Settle defends professionals, including lawyers, accountants, design and construction companies, real estate brokers and agents, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and registered representatives in litigation, arbitrations (AAA and FINRA), and administrative proceedings. Charles also has extensive commercial litigation and transactional experience, particularly in the energy, financial services, health care, and construction industries. As an attorney and CFA, Charles provides expert testimony regarding liability and damages in FINRA arbitrations. His extensive experience enables him to effectively evaluate claims during the early stages of litigation and develop resolution strategies to mitigate his clients exposure and costs. Top Experience Recognition Services Education & Admissions Representative Experience Obtained summary judgment for defendants in legal malpractice case arising from clients unsuccessful prosecution of plaintiffs copyright infringement claims against Steve Harvey in underlying case. Settled $2.2 million real estate fraud case against international brokerage company and its client for $40,000.00 during pre-discovery mediation. Represented landowners in multi-district litigation against energy companies, alleging breaches of oil and gas leases or surface use agreements. Favorably settled cases after mediation. Represented franchisee in federal lawsuit in Arizona (admitted pro hac vice) against franchisor. Favorably settled case after mediation, then represented client in sale of assets. Outside general counsel to financial services company. Represented client in all matters, excepting tax, including defense of (a) class-action in California state court and (b) tortious interference claims in North Carolina state court (admitted pro hac vice in both cases.) Before, during, and after trial, alleged and proved that statute of frauds barred plaintiffs claims in real estate partnership litigation, which preserved error, resulting in court of appeals reversal of trial courts judgment on verdict against client and rendition of take nothing judgment against plaintiff. Professional Recognition The Best Lawyers in America Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants 2025-2026 Related Services Business and Commercial Professional Liability Education, Admissions & Activities Education The University of Texas School of Law J. D., 1990 Associate Editor, The Review of Litigation University of Virginia B. A. with Distinction, 1981 Bar Admissions Texas 1990 Court Admissions United States District Court of Texas Northern and Eastern Professional and Community Activities Girls Inc. of Tarrant County Former President Arlington Museum of Art Former President Rotary Club of Arlington Paul Harris Fellow CFA Institute Member (retired) Show All