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George Read Carlton Jr.
also known as George Carlton
About George
Biography
A founding shareholder of Godwin Bowman PC, and member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), George Carlton brings 40 years of experience to his clients in handling trucking, oil field, construction accident and other cases, many involving death or serious injury. He also has extensive experience litigating numerous personal injury, property damage, toxic tort and product liability cases. Mr. Carlton has been selected to the list of the Best Lawyers in America for multiple years by Woodward-White, chosen as one of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, named among Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, and is AV-Rated "Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, their highest rating for the legal ability and ethics.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
65%
51 years
Oil and Gas
20%
51 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 50 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Godwin Bowman PC
1201 Elm Street, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, 75270
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George Read Carlton Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with George Carlton for several years, and have found him to be one of the most competent and effective litigators that I have experienced. I recommend him highly."
"George is a very skillful litigator who has extensive experience both in and outside the courtroom."
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2018
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Chair, Mass Tort Litigation, Godwin Bowman PC
Associations
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Dallas Association of Defense Counsel
Member
Dallas Bar Association
Member
Dallas Bar Foundation
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Member
Texas Bar Foundation
Member
United States Supreme Court Bar
Member
Education
1975
Baylor University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1970
University of Texas System, Arlington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English