Trent Shelton, Personal Injury Attorney in Houston, Texas
focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Houston, TX
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Trent Shelton is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Arnold & Itkin LLP.
- Based in
- Houston, TEXAS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Houston, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Trent Shelton: Trent Shelton is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Arnold & Itkin LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Trent Shelton
Trent concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Trent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas
Trent 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 Trent agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Houston, Texas
Trent takes product liability 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 Trent agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Trent Shelton — Attorney of Texas personal injury experience
Trent Shelton is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Arnold & Itkin LLP.
Trent Shelton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Trent, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Working with Trent on a personal injury matter
Trent Shelton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Trent, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trent is held by other top lawyers in the same…
Who Trent represents
Trent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Trent Shelton's legal education and bar admissions
Baylor University
J.D. · 2020
Trent studied at J.D. in Baylor University.
Law school and academic background
Trent completed J.D. in Baylor University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Trent runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Trent Shelton
Trent has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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 — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Trent Shelton's office in Houston
Trent's primary office is at 6009 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, 77007. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Trent Shelton
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Trent Shelton — 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 Trent usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Trent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trent'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; Trent 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 Trent
Trent 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. Trent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Trent'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 Trent Shelton
How much does it cost to hire Trent for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Trent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Trent offer a free consultation?
Trent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trent's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Trent'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. Trent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Trent take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Trent 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 — Trent 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 Trent?
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. Trent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Trent accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Trent'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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