also known as Daragh Carter, Daragh John M. Carter
Proof is in the results so read my clients' reviews! I enjoy my job, work hard and take my clients' cases seriously. I'm Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and my practice has been 100% personal injury for 12 years. I've been voted a Top Personal Injury Lawyer from 2013-2017 by Houstonia Magazine, and named to Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2015 and Texas Super Lawyers in 2017 and 2018. I graduated magna cum laude from University of Houston Law Center in 2005 and was ranked 20th in a class of 387 law students. I started my career at Fulbright & Jaworski, one of Texas' premiere law firms. I don't over promise and I don't give potential clients a sales pitch so they'll hire me. Instead I offer free consultations that are not rushed and that give folks a chance to ask questions.
I represent people in the Houston area and throughout Texas. I protect the rights of clients injured in truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, fall injuries, work injuries, pedestrian accidents, plant explosions, drunk driving accidents, injuries caused by dangerous products, dog bites and animal attacks, wrongful death claims and more.
I work strictly on a contingent fee basis, which means no attorney's fee unless the client gets a recovery.
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Acquired: 2005
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1225 North Loop West, Suite 525, Houston, TX, 77008-1672
62 Client Reviews
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Posted by Teresa | March 10, 2015 | Trucking Accident
Daragh is Awesome!
I was hit by a cement truck in June of 2014. My car was totaled and I was really uncertain on what my next steps should be. The radio and television stations are filled with personal injury attorneys and I had difficulty choosing one that I felt had my personal interest at heart. I had many questions...
You have been a pleasure to represent, I am glad we were able to get your case resolved.
Posted by Patrick | January 13, 2015 | Personal Injury
December 2013
In December 2011 I was involved in a motorcycle accident, a driver failed to yield right of way and turned into my lane of travel. Totaled motorcycle, hospital visit, broken arm, beginning stages of bruising. Two days later I receive an official looking letter in the mail telling me what “I MUST SUBM...
You were a pleasure to represent. Call me if you ever need help with a legal question, even if it isn't something I typically handle.
Posted by Linnie | December 17, 2014 | Car Accidents
Daragh Carter
Daragh Carter is intelligent, diligent, and a caring lawyer who knows the law. He informed me of my rights and helped me determine what steps I needed to take in order to ensure that I was compensated properly. He explained how the financial compensation from the insurance agencies worked, and what ...
Yours was a major accident with some serious injuries. Glad to have gotten it resolved.
Posted by Chris | March 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer!
Daragh John Carter handled our case very well. He was personable and trustworthy. He went out of his way to help us by going out of town and answered our questions even after normal business ours. It was nice having someone take care of us during such a stressful time in my life. Daragh set a goa...
This was an important case to me and involved some very serious injuries and multiple surgeries. This was not one I was going to let an insurance company underpay. By properly documenting your damages we were able to negotiate to a fair settlement, and I really appreciated your recent text about the good use the settlement money is being put to for you and your family. Makes me feel really good about what I do.
Posted by Stephanie M. | March 18, 2014 | Personal Injury
MVA
I hired Mr. Carter 10/2013 after being hit by a drunk driver , which totaled my car. I met with Mr. Carter and discussed my case with him and immediately felt comfortable with having him represent me in this matter. Mr Carter was very informative throughout the whole process and very compassionate an...
Thanks for trusting me with your case Stephanie, I am always glad to have the opportunity to hold a drunk driver accountable and tangle with their insurance company when they don't want to pay fair value on a claim.
"Daragh and I worked together for about 7 years a while back. We tried multiple cases together representing injured individuals. We were a great team at trial and had many great results for our clients. Daragh leaves no stone un-turned when representing his clients. I would let him represent me any day. He is the ultimate professional and advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Daragh John Carter is knowledgeable and astute. He has a broad range of experience and knows his stuff. I would refer any and all individuals to him."
"Mr. Carter is spoken highly of by my partners and well-known in the Houston legal community for his active involvement with the Houston Trial Lawyers."
"I had a case against Daragh a few years ago. Daragh is a zealous advocate for his clients, works hard on their behalf, and is an all-around good guy as well. He gets my full endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Within 5 minutes of first meeting Daragh I knew he was extremely intelligent and competent. He's a fabulous lawyer, very professional and gets the job done."
"counselor Carter displays a rich and varied knowledge of Texas personal injury law. In addition he is a useful resource for those seeking information before finding a lawyer. Mr Carter is an excellent example of a agressive and informed personal injury lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
"Daragh is a very knowledgeable attorney with a clear desire to help those in need of the best possible legal representation. If you are injured and have a claim in his area, you would be well served by seeking his consult."
"I endorse Mr. Carter. He is a truly asset to our legal community. Very helpful on AVVO and a great expert in the field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos. We'd refer a case without hesitation."
"Mr. Carter provides consistently accurate and helpful answers to Avvo Askers. These are qualities a client should look for when looking for a lawyer."
"Attorney Carter has provided accurate and detailed answers with solid advice toward questions here on avvo which exhibits his professionalism and knowledge. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have mutual friends and Daragh has always been known as a very knowledgable, highly capable attorney who works hard for his clients. He just might be the best car wreck lawyer in Houston."
"Mr. Carter consistently provides responses which are both helpful and analytical here in this Avvo forum. His answers are concise, clear and well-reasoned. I endorse this lawyer."
"I only know Mr. Carter through his answers on Avvo but I am always impressed by his thoughtful and thorough answers. His answers offer top notch advice and are very insightful."
"I endorse Attorney Daragh John Carter. He has posted accurate and helpful legal answers for people in need. He is a valuable member of our profession."
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2017
Super Lawyer - Personal Injury Plaintiff, Texas Super Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyer, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyer - Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer - Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2013
Top Lawyer - Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2005
Magna Cum Laude, University of Houston Law Center
2006 - Present
Attorney, Daragh Carter, Attorney
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Fulbright & Jaworski
1997 - 2004
Director of Operations, SANS Institute
2013 - Present
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationBoard Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law
2010 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
$192,500 jury verdict
Settlement for client
Policy limits settlement from insurance company
Verdict for Plaintiffs
Verdict for the Plaintiffs, $20,000 in punitive damages awarded
Verdict for Plaintiff above policy limit
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
MA - Masters
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Trial and courtroom skills training
2012
2012
2012
English
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