I have proudly represented the hard-working men and women of our great nation for over 20 years. I have handled offshore injury cases, Jones Act cases and FELA railroad injury cases for all of these years. If you contact our firm, you will speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. You can email us or visit our website for more information. Even if we cannot assist you with your case, we never like to leave callers without a referral for another attorney who can help. Our firm has existed for over 45 years and we pride ourselves on serving our clients with kindness and getting them the best results possible. In some cases, our results have been significant enough to make history.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 1989 | 11/10/2020 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1987 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Texas Best Lawyers | Best Lawyers | 2013 |
Houston's Top Lawyer | H Texas Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyers | Texas Super Lawyers | 2013 |
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Texas Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Texas Top Lawyer for the People | H Texas Magazine | 2010 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Texas Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2005 |
Personal Injury Trial Law | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 1998 |
American Jurisprudence Award | N/A | N/A |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Texas | Member | 1999 - Present |
Texas State Bar, Grievance Committee, District 4C | N/A | 1999 - Present |
Houston Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Colorado Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Maritime Law Association of the United States | Member | N/A |
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City of Bellaire Board of Adjustment | N/A | 1996 - 1999 |
Southwest Regional Anti-Defamation League | Board of Directors | 1994 - 1996 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Association for Justice (AAJ) | Railroads, repetitive stress, and restitution | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Houston Law Center, Houston, TX | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas | B.B.A. | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Multiple Causes of Action Seminar - Jones Act and FELA | 1994 |
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Jonathan Harris, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Sep 20, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Matthew Shaffer is a very hardworking attorney!
Tommy Hastings, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Apr 14, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
If lawyers were asked to write a list of the top martime injury lawyers, Matt's name would almost certainly appear on every list. I have referred maritime injury cases to Matt and have been blown away by the results. Most importantly, my clients could not have been happier with the results. Matt has the perfect combination of legal, technical, and practical knowledge that is required to be successful on these types of cases.
Stacey Burke, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Jul 17, 2009
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Matt Shaffer is honest, cares about his clients, is fair, treats his staff very well, and does an excellent job on all cases. He has good working relationships with the maritime community of lawyers and has gained their respect after his years of success in practice. He is a role model for the younger lawyers at the firm and is always available and accessible to clients and staff for any questios or concerns.