$ 450-450 per hour
About Charles
Biography
Born in Farmers Branch, Texas, and raised in Dallas and Denton, Texas, Charles Peckham graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree, and he received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in December 1991.
Charles is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Charles is also “AV” peer review rated as a Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and also is AVVO rated “Superb” with a rating of 10. He has Lead Counsel Verification in Labor and Employment Law by Lawinfo. Charles is a Texas Super Lawyer in Employment Law for 2023-2024.
Charles has served on the State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee in the areas of “Business, Consumer, Insurance, & Employment” for three three-year terms, and is serving in his tenth and final year in an advisory role. He serves also on the Houston Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee.
Charles is a Panel Arbitrator on the AAA – American Arbitration Association National Roster of Arbitrators in Employment Law and also serves on the AAA Consumer Arbitration Panel.
Charles has authored legal articles and seminar papers and has spoken at many legal seminars. He has been featured on many national and local television and radio news broadcasts on his cases and legal issues. He is proud of the results he has obtained for his clients. Charles’ practice focused on many areas of litigation including employment, real estate, commercial, maritime, and aviation law.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Lawsuits and Disputes
100%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 34 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Law Offices of Charles Henry Peckham
Two Bering Park, 800 Bering Drive, Suite 220, Houston, TX, 77057
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Posted by Amanda | March 01, 2022
Very knowledgeable, informative, and Courteous
My. Peckham was professional knowledgeable and responded promptly. I appreciated that very much!
Charles Peckham
Replied last March 02, 2022Thank you. Happy to help!
Posted by John | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney!!!! Ten Thumbs Up (not just two)
I have known Charles since 2010 — excellent attorney and very consultative with his clients.
Posted by Randy | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Very knowledgeable attorney
Mr. Peckham was remarkable. He took the time to explain the strong points as well as the weak points of my case. He was very open and honest about my up coming EEOC Mediation. In the end he believed in me and took my case at a very reasonable and modest fee arrangement. I would definitely recommen...
Charles Henry Peckham's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Charles on a significant personal injury / products liability matter. Charles had excellent insight and keen strategy throughout the case. I was glad he was one of the lawyers in the matter."
"Mr. Peckham is a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Katherine Butler
Employment and labor lawyer
Frank Piazza
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine
2012
Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine
2011
Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine
2010
Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine
2009
Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine
2008
Top Lawyer, Houston Magazine
1999
Board Certified - Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Peckham Martin, PLLC
2007 - 2008
Partner, Wheat, Oppermann & Meeks, PC
1996 - 2007
Partner, Lundy & Davis, LLP
1994 - 1996
Attorney, Mabry & Gibson, PC
1992 - 1994
Attorney, Fleming & Peckham
Associations
2002 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationLife Fellow
2014 - 2024
State Bar of TexasJury Charge Committee - Business, Consumer, Employment
2012 - 2013
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
2008 - 2010
State Bar of Texas, Aviation Law SectionSecretary
2000 - 2001
State Bar of TexasChair - Grievance Committee 4A
1997 - 2001
State Bar of TexasGrievance Committee 4A Member
1994 - 1997
Houston Young Lawyers AssociationChair - Public Schools/Public Education Committee
Education
1991
South Texas College Of Law
Law - Doctorate of Jurisprudence
1988
University of Texas
Bachelor of Journalism
Speaking Engagements
2008
CLE
Workers’ Rights in Texas
2005
CLE
The Law on Texas State Court Depositions - Depositions Before Suit and Depositions You’ve Never Tried Before
2005
Annual Conference
How to Pick Apart the Human Resources Expert
2004
Luncheon
Issues in Employment Law
2003
CLE
The Law on Texas State Court Depositions - Depositions Before Suit and Depositions You’ve Never Tried Before
2002
CLE
Grievance Committee Ethics
2002
CLE
Family and Medical Leave Act
2002
CLE
The Law on Texas State Court Depositions - Depositions Before Suit and Depositions You’ve Never Tried Before
2001
CLE
Managing Return-to-Work, Modified or Light Duty and Reassignment Issues
2000
CLE
“Overview of Title VII”, “EEOC Guidance on Sexual Harassment” “Employee Privacy” and “ADA and Psychiatric Disabilities”
1999
CLE
“Overview of Title VII”, “EEOC Guidance on Sexual Harassment” “Employee Privacy” and “ADA and Psychiatric Disabilities”
Publications
1998
The Houston Lawyer
Lawyers and the Media in High Profile Cases: The Press Calls for an Interview, Do I Say ‘No Comment’?
Languages
English
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