Joel Brantley Hudson

Joel Brantley Hudson

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 27 years

Car accident Lawyer at Carrollton, TX
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident, Wrongful Death

4221 Medical Parkway, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 60%

Car Accidents, Truck accidents, DWI Collisions, Uninsured Vehicle or Uninsured Driver Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

19 years | 900 cases

60%
Personal Injury 15%

We put PERSONAL back into Personal Injury. Injury claims caused by the carelessness of another.

19 years | 400 cases

15%
Slip and Fall Accident 15%

Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Premises Liability, Failure to Maintain Property

19 years | 200 cases

15%
Wrongful Death 10%

Fatal injuries, Wrongful Death due to carelessness of another

19 years | 45 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Carrollton Injury Law

4221 Medical Parkway, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX, 75010

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Joel Brantley Hudson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allen | January 29, 2015 | Personal Injury

Joel Hudson is the man!

I am beyond impressed with the service provided by the good folks at Hudson Law Firm. Everyone I've dealt with has been exceptionally honest, empathetic, and knowledgeable. I came to Joel after sustaining an injury from an accident at a grocery store, and from day one Mr. Hudson (and the entire staf...f) made me feel as though I was their top priority. Furthermore; Joel fought for me, and got me a settlement that I am very happy with. I will be referring anyone I know who ever finds themselves in need of personal injury representation to Hudson Law Firm, assuredly.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015 | Personal Injury

Terrible Attorney. Do not use Mr. Hudson for any thing.

Mr. Hudson is a terrible attorney. He does not respond in a timely manner. His assistant, "client service specialist", does all of the communications. Ginny is very nice, but she is not the attorney. Mr. Hudson does not respond personally, which kind of makes his motto, "We put personal back int...o personal injury law", A JOKE. I would rate him very impersonal, and disconnected from his clients. Mr. Hudson appears to be doing very well, and living well; but I cannot say the same for his clients. Slow, unguided, and not really serving the clients interests would better define Mr. Hudson's practice. You can accept these shortfalls, if that is what you look for in a lawyer. Outcome for my case is pending, well short of any expectations I would expect from a competent lawyer. Mr. Hudson sounds like a nice person, when you actually get a chance to talk to him. Just keep in mind, nice will only get you so far in a legal case; and in most cases, will get you on the losing side of an argument. If this is your goal, maybe you should give Mr. Hudson a shot. If you want a smart, aggressive lawyer, who is on your side, and will return your phone calls in a reasonable amount of time (like within a week), then Mr. Hudson is probably not your guy for the job. Personally, I would never recommend Mr. Hudson to anyone, except to the few I don't like, and even then I am not sure if he would warrant a recommendation. Good luck, if you sign a retainer fee agreement with this guy!

Joel Hudson

Replied last January 23, 2015

I do apologize for any communication shortcomings. I would like to have the opportunity to address any concerns you have with myself or my Firm. All of our clients are very important. I am one of the few attorneys that pays for an account with TimeTrade.com, which can be accessed through my Firm’s website, in order go directly to my calendar and schedule a call with me at any time that is convenient for our clients. I think it is important to offer this service because I do not want my clients to feel removed from the process or otherwise incommunicado with me personally. I do invite you to schedule a time, either through this website or calling the Firm directly, so we may discuss any concerns you have and hopefully remedy the issue.

Posted by MellyBug | September 13, 2013 | Personal Injury

Stupendous lawyer for all!

I was in an accident last July and at first tried to settle with the insurance company on my own. Big mistake but luckily for me, Joel was already working on my passengers case and was more than willing to take mine on as well. He responded to my emails and phone calls promptly and answered all of m...y questions, no matter how stupid they may have been. He was patient with me as I do have a mental disorder that makes it difficult to communicate effectively on the phone. He is a kind and honest lawyer, one I highly recommend. I know you're thinking why I put that last bit of information but here is why; if you're like me and have social anxiety or what have you, he will put you at ease immediately and that is what is the most important thing. He settled my case in a reasonable time frame and he battled for my rights like a warrior. He truly does put the Personal back in Personal Injury!

Posted by Ken | May 27, 2013 | Car Accidents

Caring attorney who knows his stuff!

I retained Joel for my car accident because when we first met I got the impression that he would give my case personal attention versus having a legal assistant do all of the work. He kept true to his word and we settled my case in the time frame that we discussed at our first meeting. Joel isn't i...n it "just for the money." He truly cares about people and helped me move beyond some of the personal issues that arose due to my accident. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2012 | Construction & Development

Renovation Gone Bad

Joel helped me recover some of my out of pocket expenses from a bathroom renovation gone wrong. And got me a guarantee that no lien would be placed on my property. He was convenient and easy to work with. He worked with me over the phone and via emails. This eliminated the need to take off from work... to get this important matter attended to. This issue had already caused so much disruption to my life. He listens to you and provides feedback; if you have questions he gives you answer or he does the research and follows up with you. I would recommend him and I would use him again if the needed.

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Joel Brantley Hudson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Williams

Car accident lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Friend

"As big as Texas is, if I have a client or contact who has a legal issue in another state, it's easily Texas about 50% of the time. I'm so glad to have a good working relationship with a lawyer like Joel who I can trust to refer folks and know they'll be taken care of."

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Eric Toscano

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Other

"In addition to being a dedicated and committed attorney, Joel is a successful entrepreneur who brings a wealth of experience to his personal injury clients. Highly recommended."

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Jennifer Gore

Car accident lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have observed Joel as a fellow personal injury law firm owner. Joel works hard to put "personal" back into our field. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients and the continual improvement of his firm."

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Aaron Miller

Personal injury lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When Joel says that he puts the "Personal" in Personal Injury, he means it. A very knowledgeable, yet down to earth attorney. I have no hesitation to refer my clients to Joel and have on several occasions."

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Otis Landerholm

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hudson truly cares about his clients and he goes out of his way to make sure they get the best outcome possible. Excellent attorney!"

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Givelle Lamano

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is the kind of guy that you automatically feel comfortable around. His dedication to getting his clients the best possible result along with his extensive personal injury experience is what makes him one of the best personal injury attorneys in Texas. He always gets the job done!"

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Hector Quiroga

Car accident lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel gets the story behind the client's case. He is great at finding how to improve his skills and how to prepare a case for jury. I was impressed with his knowledge of this area of law and his ability to incorporate new tools and techniques for the benefit of his clients. I recommend him to anyone seeking a personal injury attorney."

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Jessica Olmon

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is a fantastic personal injury attorney. He gets great results for his clients, and he truly cares about them. I recommend him to all of my friends, family and clients."

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Dana Palmer

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Nabors

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel is a dedicated attorney who takes the time to understand the individual needs of his clients. This allows him to obtain outstanding results for his clients."

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John Polk

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When they say "I'd recommend him to handle my mother's lawsuit," I actually did! Joel handled my mother's personal injury case and we were extremely satisfied with the result. Joel is very skilled, experienced, and aggressive, and I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Jerry Knauff

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel over a decade and worked with him on numerous cases. His written work product is excellent and oral advocacy skills are above par. I have recommended clients to him in the past and will continue to do so in the future."

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Camille Knight

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Joel in the past and know him to be honest, ethical, intelligent and an excellent advocate. I would absolutely hire him for my own case and would refer family, friends and clients to him as well."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

2018 Honoree, Law Firm 500

2018

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2017

2017 Honoree - One of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Law Firm 500

2016

Featured Attorney - Personal Injury, Avvo

2015

Best Business of Carrollton - Personal Injury Law, Carrollton Best Businesses

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

1998

Moot Court Team Member, Texas Young Lawyers Association

1997

Moot Court - Honor Board, National Order of Barristers

1996

Finalist - Moot Court Competition, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law

1992

College ROTC Best Cadet Medal, Texas Retired Officers Association

1991

Student Foundation Member, Texas Christian University

1991

Top 15% of Nation in Advanced Training, United States Army

1988

4-year Army ROTC Scholarship Recipient, United States Army

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Hudson Law Firm, PC

2005 - 2007

Associate, Roach Law Group

2002 - 2005

Associate, Miller & McCarthy, LLP

2001 - 2002

Associate, Roach, LLP

1997 - 2001

Associate, McDonald Sanders, PC

Associations

2018 - Present

Dallas Trial Lawyers Association

2003 - Present

Dallas County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2006 - 2007

Collin County Bar Association

Secretary

2000 - 2001

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Alumni Board

Board Member

1998 - 2003

Fort Worth-Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client v. Negligent Driver

Successful settlement in favor of our client without the need to file a lawsuit.

Deceased v. Nursing Facility

Successful settlement for the client's surviving family members prior to trial.

Clients v. Apartment Complex

Successful, pre-litigation settlement in favor of our client and her husband.

Senior v. Drunk Driver

Successful settlement in favor of our client and his wife.

Clients v. Landlord

Successful settlement in favor of the client and roommate.

Gallardo v. Farish

Successful settlement in favor of our minor client and her parents.

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Education

1998

Texas A&M University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Texas Christian University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Universtiy of North Texas

MS - Master of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Quarterly Meeting

Insurance Secrets Regarding Injury Claims

2015

Quarterly Meeting

Why You Should Not Handle Your Own Injury Claim

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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