Atty. Charles E. Soechting, Jr.
Charles E. Soechting, Jr. is a shareholder and trial lawyer with Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C.
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Charles E. Soechting, Jr. is a personal injury attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Simon Greenstone Panatier PC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (J.D., 2005) and Texas State University–San Marcos (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers (2021-Present) (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles E. Soechting, Jr. is a shareholder and trial lawyer with Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C
- In his role as the head of the catastrophic injury department Mr. Soechting focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases
- He has first-chaired many injury and death trials in multiple states including California, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas, in state and federal courts
- In addition to the matters that have gone to trial, Charles has personally handled hundreds of cases of injury and death in more than thirteen states leading to significant resolutions for his clients
- Mr. Soechting is actively licensed in both Texas and Pennsylvania, and has been admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in fifteen states
- Mr. Soechting has substantial experience in cases involving commercial trucking wrecks, premises and product liability claims and general negligence litigation
- In the beginning of his career, he focused on wrongful death matters caused by exposure to asbestos fibers
- These cases were typically filed against some of the largest corporations in the world who had little concern for those that were hurt by their asbestos products
- Battling against these corporations helped Charles to understand first-hand the inequities our justice system is intended to balance
- Prior to joining Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C., Charles operated his own law firm to focus on helping those in his community and hometown
- He handled serious personal injury and death cases as well as Civil Rights and Constitutional Rights Violation matters
- Charles fought to ensure everyone’s voices are equal and related to some of this work Charles appeared in newspapers around the country as well as on CNN, ABC, NBC and Fox
- Moreover, from 2010 to the 2019, Mr. Soechting was consistently nominated by his peers and recognized for his trial skills by Texas Super Lawyers earning the honor of a Texas Rising Star
- In 2021, 2022 and 2023
- Charles has been honored as a Texas Super Lawyer, an honor bestowed on less than 5% percent of attorneys in Texas based on peer-recognition and professional achievement
- When he is not fighting for his clients’ rights, Charles spends his time with his wife and two children
- He also focuses his energy on cycling, competing in events such as the annual Leadville 100-mile mountain bike race in Leadville, Colorado and other endurance bike races
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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