C.J. Baker, Personal Injury Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 10 years of legal practice
Houston, TX
Practicing personal injury in Houston since 2016.
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C.J. Baker is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. C.J. has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP.
- Based in
- Houston, TEXAS
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Houston, TEXAS.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About C.J. Baker: C.J. Baker is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. C.J. has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP.
Areas of practice
C.J.'s practice areas in Houston
C.J. concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case C.J. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas
C.J. takes personal injury matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C.J. agrees to represent you.
Biography
C.J. Baker, personal injury attorney serving Houston
C.J. Baker is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. C.J. has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP. C.J. works from Houston, Texas and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
C.J. Baker represents victims with serious injuries and he won’t let any corporation or insurance company stop his clients from getting complete justice. He has won millions of dollars for victims of 18-wheeler crashes, oilfield equipment failures, offshore platform explosions, and defective medical devices.
“The courtroom is the only place where everyone—rich or poor, young or old—can get justice for their injuries,” C.J. says. “So I prepare every case to take it to the courtroom.” C.J. also understands how injuries can hurt an entire family. “I’ve seen firsthand how injuries put someone’s life into a tailspin. They can’t work because of the pain. They can’t pay their bills because they can’t work. That damage hurts relationships and causes depression and anxiety. An injury harms the whole person. That is why I use every tool in the law to get as much compensation as possible, as fast as possible.”
Before joining Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP, C.J. practiced with excellent injury lawyers handling catastrophic injuries and national litigation against medical device companies. Before that he worked at one of the world’s largest law firms representing companies in multi-million dollar business disputes.
C.J. graduated summa cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2016. He was an editor of the Texas Tech Law Review and a top national trial and moot-court advocate. He graduated Order of the Coif and Order of Barristers. He also interned for a federal judge.
Outside the office, C.J. lives in central Houston with his wife, Shelley, and their daughter, Naomi. The Bakers are members at Houston’s City Church. C.J. is also active in the Houston Bar Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Young Lawyer’s Association, and the American Association for Justice.
How C.J. handles personal injury matters
C.J. Baker represents victims with serious injuries and he won’t let any corporation or insurance company stop his clients from getting complete justice. He has won millions of dollars for victims of 18-wheeler crashes, oilfield equipment failures, offshore platform explosions, and defective medical devices. “The courtroom is the only place where everyone—rich or poor, young or old—can get…
The kind of cases C.J. takes
C.J. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where C.J. studied and practices
Texas Tech University
J.D. · 2016
Jurisdictions
C.J.'s state bar admissions
Texas, State Bar of
2016 · ACTIVE
C.J. studied at J.D. in Texas Tech University.
Law school and academic background
C.J. completed J.D. in Texas Tech University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice C.J. runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
C.J.'s legal honors and published work
C.J. has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
C.J. Baker's office in Houston
C.J.'s primary office is at 2800 North Loop West, Suite 900, Houston, Texas, 77092. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP
2800 North Loop West, Suite 900
Houston, Texas 77092
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How to hire C.J. Baker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with C.J. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
C.J. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.J.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; C.J. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for C.J.
C.J. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. C.J. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
C.J.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about C.J. Baker
How much does it cost to hire C.J. for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. C.J. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does C.J. offer a free consultation?
C.J. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.J.'s office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check C.J.'s current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Texas typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. C.J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can C.J. take my case if I'm outside Houston?
C.J. is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — C.J. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with C.J.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. C.J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is C.J. accepting new personal injury clients right now?
C.J.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas
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