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Mr. Arthur L. Schechter

Mr. Arthur L. Schechter

  • Asbestos & Mesothelioma, Insurance Claims, Maritime Law ...
  • Texas
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Biography

I began practicing law in 1964, and over the years, I have represented local seaman’s unions, the National Maritime Union, individual foreign seaman throughout the world, the Indian Seaman’s Union, the Pakistani Seaman’s Union and more. I have assisted thousands of clients. I have received the highest civilian award from the United States Coast Guard, I have been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer multiple years, I served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, I served as the Board Chairman of METRO, and I have been voted one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas magazine multiple years.

Practice Areas
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Maritime Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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5th Circuit
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Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
United States Government
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Education
University Of Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Awards
AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Texas Super Lawyer
Texas Monthly Magazine
Texas Super Lawyers 2003-2009
Lifetime Fellow
Roscoe Pound Society
Honorary President
American Men's Club of Nassau
1998 - 2001
Professional Associations
Serve Houston Board (Local AmeriCorps Chapter)
Board of Directors
Current
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HTLA - Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Board of Directors
Current
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American Trial Lawyers Association
Sustaining Member
Current
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Texas Civil Justice Foundation
Founding Sponsor
Current
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American Academy of Railroad Trial Lawyers
Member
Current
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Texas College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
Current
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William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity
Board of Directors
Current
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Anti-Defamation League Southwest Regional Board
Legal Committee, Nominating Committee
Current
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Institute of International Education
Southern Regional Advisory Board Member
Current
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S.E.A.R.C.H. Service to the Homeless
Board Member, Chaired First Fundraising Ball
Current
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Texas State Bar  # 17735000
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas State Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - blog
Contact & Map
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
23227 Red River Dr
#2a
Katy, TX 77494
Telephone: (346) 500-6160
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
3222 Burke Rd
Ste 211 F
Pasadena, TX 77504
Telephone: (832) 345-1327
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
3200 Travis St., 3rd Floor
#300
Houston, TX 77006
Toll-Free: (800) 282-2122
Telephone: (713) 364-0723
Fax: (713) 751-0412
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Sunday: Open 24 hours