Charles is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Texas and Arkansas, the United States Claims Court, United States Tax Court, United Stated Courts of Appeal for the Fifth and Eighth Circuits, and United States Court of Military Appeals.

 
Charles' practice focuses on commercial litigation including injunctions, deceptive trade practices, fraud, unfair competition, tortious interference, contract disputes, real estate disputes, commercial collections, maritime liens, probate disputes and employment disputes.  Charles is also experienced in corporate transactions and asset protection planning.
Charles has practiced law in private practice, large law firm practice and practice with an international Fortune 100 company.

 
Charles served twelve years active duty in the United States Marine Corps as both an artillery officer and as a lawyer, finishing his service as a major.
 
 

Litigation Percentage:
80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

 

 
Bar Admissions:
Arkansas, 1981
Texas, 1988
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1988
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1989
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1990
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1991
U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1986
U.S. Tax Court, 2006

 

 
Education:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1981
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1975
B.A.
Honors: Chancellors List
Major:  Criminal Justice

 

Professional Associations and Memberships:
Arkansas Bar Association

Texas Bar Association

Northeast Harris County Bar Association
Former President

National College of District Attorneys Alumni Association

 

Fraternities/Sororities:
Delta Theta Phi