Humble, TX

Arthur Schechter has been practicing law since 1964, helping thousands of clients in maritime and personal injury claims. He has represented local, national, and international seaman's unions and individual seaman worldwide. His dedication has led to clients naming children, boats, and businesses after him. He previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and as Board Chairman of METRO, where he helped pioneer the Houston light rail. He has received numerous awards, including the highest civilian award from the U.S. Coast Guard, and has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and a Top Lawyer for the People by H Texas magazine.

Matt Shaffer joined Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. in 1992. As a managing partner, he has represented thousands of clients across the United States, including successfully settling the largest single victim Jones Act case on record for a client with a brain injury. He has played a significant role in litigation related to major maritime disasters like the Deepwater Horizon explosion. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial law in Texas and licensed in Colorado. He has been named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine every year since 2006, recognized by H Texas magazine as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers for the People, and listed in The Best Lawyers in America© for Admiralty and Maritime Law.

Matthew C. Stano

As Owner and Managing Attorney of The Stano Law Firm, Matt has represented thousands of injured Texans. Matt has gone up against the largest insurance companies and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. No injury is too big or too small for Matt. He takes pride in being a tough negotiator, competent trial lawyer and advocate for all clients of The Stano Law Firm. Before opening The Stano Law Firm, Matt Stano was a Texas Prosecutor. Working for the District Attorney’s Office, he fought for the rights of Texans and prosecuted hundreds of cases. Matt Stano is no stranger to trial and has extensive courtroom experience. In 2016, Matt opened The Stano Law Firm with his wife Adelaida. The firm started out with zero clients. However, one by one, people started to call when they heard about Stano’s focus on customer service. In those early years, Matt treated every client like they had the most important case in Texas. The Stano Law Firm continues this tradition by making sure cases are pushed forward aggressively, giving clients proper attention and fighting the insurance company when they refuse to cooperate. Matt believes clients are the most important part of his business. There is no business without the clients.

Joe I. Zaid

Joe Zaid, founder of Joe I. Zaid & Associates, is a seasoned personal injury attorney whose client-centered approach delivers results for his clients. Since 2013, Joe has represented thousands of clients in cases of personal injury and wrongful death and has recovered millions of dollars in settlements, including numerous seven figure settlements on behalf of individual clients. Joe specializes in personal injury cases, ranging from minor impact collisions to those resulting in life-altering injuries. Through his diligence and extensive caseload experience, Joe has a keen ability to identify vital elements easily overlooked in the client’s case. Joe’s client-centered approach is grounded in taking the time to understand his client’s needs. He recognizes the physical and emotional challenges accident victims and their families endure. He works tirelessly to achieve maximum results for his clients, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table. Prior to starting his firm, Joe worked for almost 10 years for one of the world’s largest insurance companies, giving him the insights he needs to advocate for his clients. While Joe fights hard with the insurance companies, he also provides a personal service to his clients throughout the litigation process and prides himself on being available to his clients 24/7.

Jonathan Sol Harris has exclusively handled personal injury cases for over 20 years, with an emphasis on auto accidents and 18-wheeler truck accidents. He gained invaluable knowledge working as a defense lawyer for insurance companies before exclusively representing injured persons for the last 17 years. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an honor achieved by less than 2% of Texas attorneys. Jonathan is known for his dedication, strategic use of focus groups, and commitment to his clients, many of whom become lifelong friends. He enjoys saltwater fly fishing and spending time with his two sons.

Angelina Halbleib

Angelina T. Halbleib graduated from Texas State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Angelina joined PM Law Firm PLLC as an associate attorney in 2017. Angelina’s primary practice area at PM Law Firm is litigation, focusing on personal injury. Angelina strives to be an advocate for her clients. Her objective is to ensure that her clients are justly compensated within the area of personal injury and to guide her clients through the process.

John Papapavlou

John Papapavlou is a partner at the PM Law Firm, PLLC a Houston-area law firm. He has devoted his career to fighting for victims who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. He regularly litigates motor vehicle, wrongful death, product liability, and insurance bad faith cases against major corporations, insurance companies, and individual defendants. Mr. Papapavlou's representation has resulted in numerous successful recoveries for clients with catastrophic injuries.