Charlie Ginn, Partner

Charlie is a fourth-generation Texas trial lawyer. He was raised in a family of attorneys in Sulphur Springs, Texas, in the Northeast Texas Region. His Great-Grandfather, His Grandfather, and his Father all represented and protected people in North East Texas and across the State. This environment allowed him to see how dramatically a lawyer’s actions can improve a client’s life and an entire community.

A Champion for the Powerless: Charlie Ginn, Trial Lawyer

Charlie’s heroes have always been cowboys, but he wanted to follow in his family’s footsteps as a trial lawyer. He believes that a personal injury attorney gives hope to those who are silenced, powerless, and denied a voice. Charlie is a trial lawyer who champions the rights and interests of the powerless – standing as a shield against the unfair actions of those who want to take advantage of his clients.

The Equalizer

When working in front of a jury, a trial lawyer acts as the equalizer between the powerful and the powerless. Charlie’s passion is to stand up and fight for those silenced, ignored, or mistreated. He enjoys nothing more than achieving real-world results for clients with no place to turn and who desperately need help.

Education and Background

Charlie devoted his education and career to becoming the very best advocate for his clients. He graduated from Baylor University, majoring in History, before attending Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas. While studying the law, Charlie participated in three National Mock Trial Teams, was a member of the Order of the Barristers, and was an officer in the legal fraternity Phi Alpha Delta.

Bachelor’s Degree: Baylor University
Law Degree: Baylor Law School, Waco, Texas

Former Assistant District Attorney: Experience on Both Sides of the Aisle

After graduating from Baylor Law, Charlie moved to Collin County to begin working and developing his trial skills, serving as an Assistant District Attorney for Collin County. It was a natural progression from helping to protect people from crime as an Assistant DA to helping to protect the injured from insurance companies and other corporate interests. As a personal injury attorney, he fights for the rights of the injured against entities who attempt to escape accountability after harming innocent people in McKinney, Collin County, and throughout the North Texas region.

Charlie has served as the Chairman of the Board for the State Bar of Texas, has held multiple vice presidencies for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and has been awarded the Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate Award from the Texas Trial Lawyers Association for his unique combination and dedication to the pursuits of trial excellence, faith, and family. Charlie has also been repeatedly recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

A Commitment to Service, Based on Faith

A favorite scripture of Charlie’s is, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17. Charlie understands that his clients face challenging, stressful, and devastating consequences financially, physically, and emotionally. He believes that genuine relationships do not end after a phone call or a meeting but drive future actions, with the needs of his clients never forgotten or ignored. He takes his promises seriously and fights with an unrelenting focus on achieving justice and full compensation for the people he serves.

Honors and Awards

VP of Legislative Affairs for TTLA
Reich Chandler Award, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Superlawyers; Rising Star 2022, 2023, 2024
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2022, 2023, 2024

Certifications and Licensure

Licensed to practice in United States District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Licensed to practice all State Courts in Texas
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law

Compassionate Advocacy

Charlie is passionate about building relationships. Every relationship is built on trust and open, honest, responsive communication. Clients must be able to understand each step of the process to achieve the final goal. As an Eagle Scout, he believes deeply in the value of service. He loves helping people when they need support the most.

Publications and Presentations

Making it Rain: Ethically Running a Successful Law Practice – State Bar of Texas – 2019
Personal Injury Supreme Court Update – State Bar of Texas; Solo, Small Firm CLE – 2019
Ten Lessons Lawyers Should Learn from Ted Lasso - Baylor Law School, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Dallas Bar Association 2022, 2023
Rebuilding the Timeline - An Audit of Trip Operational Documents of FMCSA Vehicles - 2023, Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Texas, Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
Texas Trial Lawyers Association: Vice President of Political Affairs 2023-2024
Texas Trial Lawyers Association: Vice President of Legislative Affairs 2022
Texas Trial Lawyers Association: Texas Trial Lawyers Board of Advocates 2018-2023
Texas Trial Lawyers Association: Board of Advocates Chair 2022
State Bar of Texas: Chair of the Board 2020-2021
State Bar of Texas: Board of Director Executive Committee Member 2018-2022
Texas Bar Foundation: Sustaining Life Fellow
State Bar of Texas: Board of Directors 2018-2021,
Executive Committee Member 2018-2020
Discipline and Client Attorney Assistance Committee 2018-2020
Jury Service Advisor 2019-2020
Animal Law Advisor 2018-2020
General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Advisor 2019-2020
Eagle Scout
Immigration and Nationality Law Advisor 2018-2019
Creekwood United Methodist Church
Legacy Humane Society
Kappa Omega Tau, Phi Alpha Delta