Katy, 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.

Joe Stephens is a Houston Accident and Injury Lawyer, double board-certified by the state of Texas in personal injury law and nationally by the National Board of Trial Advocates. With over 35 years of experience, he has tried over 150 cases, many of which have garnered statewide and national media attention. He is a published author and a frequent guest on TV programs, providing expert opinions on personal injury cases. His work has been featured in publications like The Houston Chronicle, The San Antonio Express, The Texas Lawyer, Verdict Search, The Texas Reporter, and The National Law Journal. Other experienced attorneys often refer cases to him, and he is known for his hands-on approach, personally handling cases rather than delegating to junior attorneys.

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.

Scott Callahan

Texas trial lawyer Scott Callahan represents people when they need help the most, such as when they have suffered a catastrophic injury or lost a loved one and need to file a wrongful death claim. He has focused on this important legal work for 25 years, including being board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His professional honors include being selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers every year since 2011.

Chip Evans

Chip Evans is a partner at EVANS / DESHAZO / REILLEY with 28 years of experience as a trial lawyer representing Plaintiffs. He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is licensed in Texas, Arizona, and Colorado.

Scott DeShazo

Scott DeShazo is an experienced trial lawyer and partner at EVANS / DESHAZO / REILLEY. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and has tried over 50 jury trials. He is admitted to practice in U.S. District Courts for Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Stewart Guss

Stewart J. Guss is the founder of Trust Guss Injury Lawyers, established in 1999. He has over 25 years of experience representing personal injury victims with empathy and respect. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center. He is nationally recognized as a top personal injury attorney and an active philanthropist.