Charles W. Settle, Jr.
About Charles W. Settle, Jr.
Charles W. Settle, Jr. is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Charles W. Settle, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons LLP
Education: The University of Texas, graduated 1990
Location: Dallas, TX
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