Mr. Matthew D. Shaffer
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Mr. Matthew D. Shaffer
Biography
I have been a lawyer for over 23 years. I first represented the other side of the docket for large corporate clients. I joined this firm over 15 years ago and began my life's work of representing working men and women. I am one of a small percentage of Texas lawyers who is Board Certified as a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am also a past chairman of The Texas State Bar’s Grievance Committee for District 4C. I have been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, an honor shared by only 5% those practicing law in Texas for many years. I was also voted one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas magazine for multiple years.
Practice Areas
Elder Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Environmental Law
Maritime Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Maritime Law Association of the United States Member (Current)
City of Bellaire Board of Adjustment Board Member (1996 - 1998)
Texas State Bar # 18085600 Member (1987 - Current)
State Bar of Colorado Member (1989 - Current)
Southwest Regional Board of Directors - Anti Defamation League Board Member (1994 - 1996)
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas Licensed (1998 - Current)
Texas State Bar, Grievance Committee, District 4C Chairman, Member (1999 - Current)
Houston Bar Association Member (Current)
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan Licensed (2009 - Current)
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas Licensed (1993 - Current)
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit Licensed (1994 - Current)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member (Current)
Awards
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Texas Super Lawyer - top 5% of Texas Lawyers
Texas Monthly Magazine
Education
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South Texas College of Law Law
Year: 1984 - 1986
Honors: Law Review, American Jurisprudence Award - Criminal Law, Toxic Tort Seminar - Highest Score
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University of Houston Law Center Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) (1987) | Law
Year: 1986 - 1987
Certifications
- Personal Injury Trial Law: Texas State Bar
Websites
http://www.smslegal.com
Website
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
3222 Burke Rd, Ste 211 F, Pasadena, TX 77504
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
3200 Travis St, 3rd Floor, #300, Houston, TX 77006
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
(713) 751-0412
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
23227 Red River Dr, #2a, Katy, TX 77494, #2a, Katy, TX 77494
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours