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Born in Farmers Branch, Texas, 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 “AV” peer review rated as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and also rated “Superb” with a rating of 10 by AVVO. Charles is a trained mediato adn focuses his practice on mediation and arbitration. Charles serves on the State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee for “Business, Consumer, Insurance and Employment” and will step down from that position after three 3-year terms.
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.
Charles and his wife are actively involved in church and other civic activities. They are the parents of triplets born June 2001 who attended St. Michael Catholic School, St. Agnes Academy, and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory school. His children attend Texas A&M University.
Charles has acted as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 354 in Houston and as Parent Committee Chair where one of his sons earned the Eagle Scout rank.
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Two Bering Park, 800 Bering Drive, Suite 220, Houston, TX, 77057
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Posted by Amanda | March 1, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
My. Peckham was professional knowledgeable and responded promptly. I appreciated that very much!
Thank you. Happy to help!
Posted by John | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I have known Charles since 2010 — excellent attorney and very consultative with his clients.
Posted by Randy | November 7, 2015 | Hired 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...
"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."
Employment and labor lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
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
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
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
1991
Law - Doctorate of Jurisprudence
1988
Bachelor of Journalism
2008
Workers’ Rights in Texas
2005
The Law on Texas State Court Depositions - Depositions Before Suit and Depositions You’ve Never Tried Before
2005
How to Pick Apart the Human Resources Expert
2004
Issues in Employment Law
2003
The Law on Texas State Court Depositions - Depositions Before Suit and Depositions You’ve Never Tried Before
2002
Grievance Committee Ethics
2002
Family and Medical Leave Act
2002
The Law on Texas State Court Depositions - Depositions Before Suit and Depositions You’ve Never Tried Before
2001
Managing Return-to-Work, Modified or Light Duty and Reassignment Issues
2000
“Overview of Title VII”, “EEOC Guidance on Sexual Harassment” “Employee Privacy” and “ADA and Psychiatric Disabilities”
1999
“Overview of Title VII”, “EEOC Guidance on Sexual Harassment” “Employee Privacy” and “ADA and Psychiatric Disabilities”
1998
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