Matthew D. Shaffer

Matthew D. Shaffer

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 38 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Personal Injury

3200 Travis Street, #300, Houston, TX

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 4 years

State: California

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 5 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 36 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 38 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1987

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

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

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Matthew D. Shaffer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Thomas | April 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Merchant Marine

Matt ,Laura ,and Carol are doing a great job ,after I got hurt in a bad accident on the tug boat I worked on They always reply to my calls and explain to me when I have questions about my case I would recommend them to anyone who has a Maritime Case

Posted by Gary | February 18, 2011

World class representation.

Matt is a World Class lawyer and the results in my case have allowed me to live in the same high standard I did when I was working. Matt traveled to California too many times to count and despite the flights and headache of travel, Matt always brought his A game. We faced repeated negotiation attempt...s which seemed many times to be a joke and would have broke lessor men. Failure was not an option for Matt. Matt also has very friendly staff that saw to my needs for various deposition and made sure I had a Hotel room, I only had to show up. Matt also worked with me so that I could give my deposition with ease and how to avoid pitfalls and traps the opposing lawyers would try to set. Today when anyone I know has need of an injury attorney I refer them to Matt because he has the tools and experience you need. When your hurt you need a pro to help you advance and preserve your case. I have worked with many lawyers in the past and Matt is the only one who stands out from the crowd, always ready and aggressive. My employer took me aside at one point and told me that they were very impressed with how Matt was handling my case. That is coming from a World Class company and a great compliment. .

Posted by vincent | January 16, 2011

lawyers review

Mr.Shaffer was very helpfull through my ordeal and I was very confident he was going to bring out the truth out about the accident of why and how I almost lost my life.

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Matthew D. Shaffer's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Matthew
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Jonathan Harris

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew Shaffer is a very hardworking attorney!"

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Tommy Hastings

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Apr 14

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."

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Stacey Burke

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Jul 17

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."

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Arthur Schechter

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Adam Rosenfeld

Car accident lawyer

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Dennis Mcelwee

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

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Stacey Burke

Admiralty and maritime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Texas Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers

2013

Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine

2013

Super Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers

2012

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Texas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2010

Texas Top Lawyer for the People, H Texas Magazine

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

Texas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

1998

Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

N/A

American Jurisprudence Award,

Work Experience

1992 - 2022

Attorney, Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys

Associations

1999 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1999 - Present

Texas State Bar, Grievance Committee, District 4C

Houston Bar Association

Member

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Member

1996 - 1999

City of Bellaire Board of Adjustment

1994 - 1996

Southwest Regional Anti-Defamation League

Board of Directors

Education

1987

University of Houston Law Center, Houston, TX

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

1994

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Multiple Causes of Action Seminar - Jones Act and FELA

Publications

2011

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Railroads, repetitive stress, and restitution

Languages

English

Spanish

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