Charlton Prince Hornsby

Charlton Prince Hornsby

also known as Charlton Hornsby, Charlton P. Hornsby

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Beaumont, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death

505 Orleans St Ste 104, Beaumont, TX

About Charlton

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

I have been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1999. I have handled: 18 wheeler, commercial vehicle; and other motor vehicle crashes, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, including slip and fall cases.

38 years | 3,000 cases

60%
Car Accident 30%

I have been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1999. I handle a broad variety of injury and wrongful death cases. I have, during my career, handled 1000’s of motor vehicle crashes, involving non-commercial and commercial vehicles.

38 years | 2,000 cases

30%
Trucking Accident 5%

I have been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1999. I have handled a number of crashes involving 18 wheelers with a variety of injuries, including deaths, serious personal injuries and traumatic brain injuries!

38 years | 100 cases

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

I have been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 1999. During my career, I have handled wrongful death cases arising out of product defects, 18 wheeler crashes, medical malpractice and other motor vehicle crashes

38 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 38 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1987

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Charlton P Hornsby PC

505 Orleans St Ste 104, Beaumont, TX, 77701-3224

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Charlton Prince Hornsby's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Latasha gardner | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Mr. Hornsby is not for the people I do not recommend him to anyone

I had went mr Hornsby for a car accident I got into in 2022 when I heard Mr. Hornsby had informed him that the insurance company offered me $30,000. I asked him can he give me more to help me pay with my therapy because it was a real bad accident on my leg I had surgery on it, Mr. Hornsby informed me... if they offer me 30,000 he told me he can give me more money that I need to get the medical attention that I need two weeks later mr Hornsby Said that he could not give me more that was the most they paid out for full coverage but liability on a hurt passenger on that state form insurance claim so I said Mr. Hornsby if you can do nothing for me, I don’t need you so I told him I wanted to fire him. He informed me that I could not fire him because I had signed legal documents, Mr. Hornby wanted their money back for the surgery. They did on me which was 17,000. He said I had to pay him 10,000 He stated that he was going to try to get a Lean holders reduce he never did. He said Medicaid wanted their full payout. I found out in 2025. The Medicaid was never paid their money. I contact Mr. Hornsby and asked him why he didn’t pay Medicaid. Where is my money Hornsby stated to me that he was going to get a check out to Medicaid sent me a FedEx package, I’ve been calling Mr. Hornsby what he did with my money Mr. Hornsby has not got in contact with me. Mr. Hornby was offered to me the offer before I hired Mr. Hornsby so I knew he couldn’t do anything for me. I would accept my offer they would’ve sent me a check straight to my house. I wouldn’t have to pay anybody no money, but just because he informed me that he help me I hired him. Mr. Hornsby is a fraud and I don’t recommend him to anyone. I went homeless because of it at the time I was fighting for my daughter. I was threatened by my family. I was going through so much I lost my home and everything I beg Mr. Hornby please I need my money, he didn’t care. He took all my money and he feels no sympathy about what he done seeking legal actions on Mr. Hornby for what he did to me now he’s practicing law firm and San Antonio, Texas shortly after Mr. Hornby had picked up his malpractice and he left Texas. I couldn’t contact him. I couldn’t find him. He quit responding to me , I found Mr. Hornby a few months ago 2025. He has now quit answering my phone calls. He quit answering my emails. He is a lawyer. A law with Thomas J Henry law PLC

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A lawyer that cares

Charlton has to be one of the brightest, wittiest and most dedicated Attorneys I have ever experienced. Countless times through the day and night Charlton has reached out to me not only pertaining to my case but to me personally as far as my well being and just being sure I was okay in life. In the c...ourt his tenacity and ability to convey the details of the the evidence to the jury is unparalleled. It seemed at times he was so clever he actually had the defense attorney explaining the evidence more in my favor than his own client! To sum it up, I would have to say not only will I hire Charlton again but it’s not a day go by that I do not refer someone to him. His service and overall concern is unmatched by far with anything I have ever experienced or witnessed!

Posted by Brenda Norman | May 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Client

Mr. Hornsby is simply amazing! I never needed an attorney before, but upon hiring Mr. Hornsby he cared for me and my family like his own. His level of courtesy and professionalism exceeded my expectations. Mr Hornsby is not only knowledgeable in his field, but also takes time to educate his clients. ...I really appreciate that quality in him. I would recommend his services for anyone needing legal services!!!!

Posted by Yulonda | May 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

A Great Lawyer

Charlton was hired to represent my son, who was injured real bad back in 2017. He not only represented him as a lawyer but he was diligent in finding all the information needed so that the case would be based on facts. He took his time and explained the process to is step by step. I have never had to... go to court with a lawyer before but if I ever have to again I will most definitely be hiring Charlton again. His passion for people and his love for his profession makes him the best representation any person could have.

Posted by Shanter | May 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Client

Charlton Hornsby was hired by myself to assist me with a child support/ custody issue. He was very professional and knowledgeable of the civil process and family code. Hornsby’s character and integrity went above and beyond the call of duty. He never lied or told me anything he couldn’t do. He allowe...d me to voice my thoughts and opinions. He gave me professional guidance which, ultimately worked out in my favor. His main concern was to make sure I was updated and informed on the totality of the circumstances. I’m honored to have had him as my attorney. I was taught never trust an attorney, they will lie to you and take your money. Well let’s just say I was lied to from my family. I trusted and still trust Hornsby, because I know he has my best interest in mind. I would recommend him to anyone.

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Charlton Prince Hornsby's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Ulmer

Personal injury lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Charlton and I were opposing counsel in a high stakes personal injury/wrongful death case. Many issues in the case were highly contested and the trial lasted four weeks. Throughout the entire litigation, Charlton was tough and zealous advocate for his client while maintaining a high level of professionalism. I endorse Charlton without reservation."

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Randy Fairless

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Charlton is a terrific lawyer, highly ethical, and trustworthy as an opponent."

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David Starnes

Trucking accident lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Charlton Hornsby many times over the past 25 years. Charlton is an excellent communicatior and very persuasive advocate. We recently worked on a case against an 18-wheeler company where the investigating officer put the fault of the accident on Charlton's client. After spending a lot of time and resources on the case, Charlton was able to obtain a very large settlement from the company that denied all liability for the accident. Charlton's relentless pursuit of justice in that case convinced the trucking company that Charlton was right and their driver was at fault for causing the accident. A less-committed lawyer would have lost that case. But that's not Charlton."

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Clay Dugas

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have known Charlton Hornsby for over 30 years. I have tried multiple cases with Charlton including cases involving trucking, product liability against GM, medical malpractice involving wrongful death, and catastrophic injury, and cases involving fatal burns at apartment complexes. In each and every case I have found Charlton to be knowledgeable in the applicable law of the case and well prepared on the facts. Charlton has a tremendous court room presence that has helped considerably in reaching good outcomes for the clients."

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Brandon Monk

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Charlton in the past in a case where we were both ad litems. In that case I saw Charlton look after a minor's interest with the care and attention of a true professional. Circumstances dictated that he would not be paid for all of his time and attention to the matter through no fault of his own or his client. Nevertheless, Charlton performed perfectly and thoroughly and with the joy that is apparent on the face of an attorney that has done what he went to law school to do. A joy that comes from helping people. That case is only one expression of what I know Charlton has been doing his entire career."

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Terrence Allison

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 20 Jury Verdict —Texas 2019, Topverdicts.com

2019

Top 100 Jury Verdict 2019, Top verdict.com

2015

Top 20 Jury Verdict 2015, Top.verdicts.com

2015

Top 100 Jury verdict nationally 2015, Topverdicts.com

1999

Personal injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Charlton P Hornsby PC

1994 - 1996

Attorney, Adams & Adams

1993 - 1994

Attorney, Holmes & Harris Insurance Defense Firm

1990 - 1993

Attorney, Law Offices of Joe Byrd

1987 - 1990

Attorney, Johnson Vaughn & Heiskell

Associations

1993 - Present

Jefferson County Bar Association

Member

1996 - 1997

JEFFERSON County Black Lawyers Association

President

1994 - 1996

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1991 - 1993

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1988 - 1993

Tarrant County Black Bar Association

Membership Committee Chairperson

1988 - 1992

American Bar Association

Membership Committee Chairperson

Sample of Legal Cases

Simpson v. Genesis Energy, et al

19.2 million

Shiver v. W&B Service Co., et al

1,217,000.00

Bowie v. Caterpillar

Plaintiff Verdict—24 million dollars

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Education

1985

University of Texas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1982

The University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

Speaking Engagements

1992

UIltimate Pre-Trial Notebook

motion in limine

Languages

Spanish

English

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