Arthur Schechter has practiced law since 1964, and he’s helped thousands of clients to successfully resolve their cases and begin new lives. He’s served clients from local seaman’s unions, the National Maritime Union, the Indian Seaman’s Union, the Pakistani Seaman’s Union, and individual seaman throughout the world. Over the years his dedication to his clients and successes on their behalf have set him apart. Some have even named children, boats, and businesses after him!
He is a founding partner of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. He has served as Senior Counsel and litigator for personal injury cases; U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas; Board Chairman of METRO; and Partner in a major national litigation firm – all with distinction.
Mr. Schechter is a highly respected trial lawyer who has received numerous awards for his work, including the highest civilian award given by the United States Coast Guard and recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine. He has also been recognized as one of the Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas magazine.
Languages spoken
Spanish
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
3200 Travis Street
#300
Houston, TX, 77006
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
3222 Burke Rd
Ste 211 F
Pasadena, TX, 77504
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
23227 Red River Drive
#2a
Katy, TX, 77494
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1964 | 05/28/2022 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2005 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2004 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2003 |
Board Certified Trial Lawyer | State Bar of Texas | N/A |
AV | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas | United States Government | 1998 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Houston Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
American Academy of Railroad Trial Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Texas College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | N/A |
American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity | Board of Directors | N/A |
Anti-Defamation League Southwest Regional Board Nominating Committee | Legal Committee | N/A |
Institute of International Education Southern Regional Advisory Board | N/A | |
S.E.A.R.C.H. Service to the Homeless | Board Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX | JD - Juris Doctor | 1964 |
University of Texas, Austin, Texas, USA | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1962 |
Matthew Shaffer, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Mar 12, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Arthur is one of the best Maritime and Personal Injury lawyers around. He works very hard to make sure that his clients get the best outcome possible. It has been a pleasure working with him for so many years.
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