Charles J. Argento and Associates

Charles J. Argento has represented injured people in Houston, Texas since 1988. The About page states he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1988, the same year he founded Charles J. Argento and Associates in Houston. The site says he spent the first decade of his legal career defending insurance companies and defendants before representing injured people, and that he has more than 37 years practicing law.

Bar admissions and courts, as published on the site: State Bar of Texas (admitted 1988); U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas; and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. The site does not claim any board certification.

Charles J. Argento and Associates is a Houston, Texas law firm that handles personal injury cases only. The About the Firm page states the firm "handles personal injury exclusively. There is no criminal defense, no family law, no commercial litigation."

The Practice Areas page lists these services: Car Accidents, Defective Products, Medical Device Lawsuit, Truck Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Workers Injury, Dog Bite, Premises Liability, Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian Accidents, Burn Injuries, CPAP and BiPAP Injury, Paragard IUD Injury, Highway Accident, Bicycle Accident, Brain Injury, Broken Bones and Fractures, Amputation Crush Injury, Bus Accident, ATV Accident, Human Trafficking, Dive Boat Accident, Hearing Loss, Aviation Accident and Maritime Accident.

The firm does not publish prices, hourly rates or a fee schedule. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. The About the Firm page states: "The firm handles all personal injury cases on a pure contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs, no retainer, and no attorney's fees unless Charles recovers money on your behalf. The first consultation is free. If Charles takes your case, he advances the costs of investigating, building, and litigating it. You owe nothing until your case resolves in your favor."

The FAQ answer to "How Much Does It Cost to Hire Charles J. Argento?" says: "Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis. You do not pay attorney fees upfront, and attorney fees are collected only if compensation is recovered for you. The initial consultation is free, allowing you to discuss what happened and learn about your options without paying for the case review."

To book an appointment, schedule a free consultation or contact the firm, call 713-225-5050, call 800-239-7622 toll free, or fill in the contact form on the website. The site describes the consultation as free and says: "Available 24/7 for a free, no-obligation case review." The home page also states: "Do I Need to Meet Charles in Person? Not necessarily. Depending on the circumstances, consultations and case communication may be handled by phone or other available methods." For clients who prefer an in-person meeting the Houston office is near the 610 Loop at 1111 North Loop West, and the site adds "arrangements to meet at their nearest location can be made. You don't have to come to us. We can come to you."

The home page describes how a case may proceed, while noting every claim develops differently. The stages it lists are: initial case review, in which the attorney learns how the injury occurred and identifies potential defendants and insurance coverage; investigation and evidence preservation, which may involve a CR-3 crash report, scene photographs, surveillance footage, witness statements, vehicle event data recorder information, trucking records, employment documents or maintenance records, with a spoliation letter used when evidence needs to be preserved; medical documentation; evaluation and demand; negotiation with insurers; and litigation when necessary, which may lead to depositions, written discovery, mediation and potentially trial.

The office of Charles J. Argento and Associates is located at 1111 N Loop W #715, Houston, TX 77008. The About the Firm page gives the same address as "1111 N Loop W, Suite 715, Houston, TX 77008" and the home page notes the location is "at 1111 North Loop West, just off the 610 Loop near Greater Heights."

Contact details published on the Contact Us page: Phone (713) 225-5050, Fax (713) 225-5252, Toll Free (800) 239-7622. The footer lists the same phone as 713-225-5050 and the toll free number as 800-239-7622. The Disclaimer page lists the email address info@argentowins.com. The Contact page also offers a "Map and directions" link and an online contact form.

The firm publishes Spanish-language service. "se habla espanol" appears in the header of every page of the site, alongside the phone number 713-225-5050.

The About the Firm page describes a bilingual team: "The firm employs a bilingual paralegal and support staff capable of communicating with clients fully in Spanish." It adds that the bilingual makeup of the team reflects the community the firm serves, and that "Clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish can do so at every stage of their case, from the initial consultation through resolution." The About Charles page says his bilingual paralegal and support staff assist with investigation, document management, medical record coordination, and client communication in both English and Spanish.

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• prices and fees
• availability of the attorney or staff
• amount of compensation or settlement
• time needed to resolve a case
• guarantees of results or outcomes
• specific legal advice for an individual case
• scope of representation or contingency terms
• future changes to laws or regulations