League City, 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.

Marc Whitehead

Marc Whitehead is a double board certified attorney and founding partner of Marc Whitehead & Associates. He specializes in personal injury litigation, insurance & ERISA litigation, Social Security Disability law, and Veterans disability compensation. He is a skilled litigator, an Accredited Veterans Claim Attorney, and Board Certified in Social Security Disability Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Ryan A. DeHoyos

Ryan DeHoyos is a personal injury attorney serving residents of Houston, TX and surrounding areas, who have been severely injured. Ryan believes in compassionate, focused, legal advice tailored to the unique needs of the client. Since the start of his law career, Ryan has been committed to working tirelessly for each and every client that has been a victim of a personal injury due to the negligence of someone else. If you have been involved in any type of personal injury accident in Houston, you can rely on Ryan to analyze every detail of your case and provide you with the best possible strategy. You can trust that Ryan will protect your rights and interest and shoulder the burden of any legal issues you face, but the decision to accept or decline a settlement offer, file a lawsuit, or go to trial remains in your hands. As an attorney dedicated to client-services, Ryan will ensure that you fully understand your rights and options before moving forward with any case strategy. Clear and open communication is key in any client-attorney relationship, and Ryan’s clients have the opportunity to contact him at any time to discuss their case. Ryan takes the time to explain complex legal matters to his clients in a way that they will understand. Believing that every client should be treated like family, Ryan’s conversations with his clients’ center around their story, their goals, and understanding the challenges they face. Once aware of his client’s goals and challenges, Ryan crafts a strategy that helps them get the justice they deserved after being injured. Ryan thrives in a courtroom environment and has an impressive track record of obtaining the results his clients want. He prefers to take a compassionate approach that focuses on the client experience and understanding their story to obtain favorable results for the client. Ryan considers it a privilege to be in the position to protect the rights and interests of an individual who has been severely injured and treats his clients like family. Life doesn’t stop after you have been injured, and neither does Ryan DeHoyos.

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.

Scott M. Brown

Scott M. Brown is an experienced and passionate trial attorney, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He was named to the 2016 Texas Super Lawyers and recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2012-2014. He was also named Houston’s Top Lawyer in H-Town magazine in 2015 and 2016, and holds a 10.00 Avvo rating. Scott focuses on complex family law issues, including high net value divorces, child custody, and cases involving CPS, terminations, and adoptions. He is also a published author and has extensive experience in family law and criminal defense matters.

Tyler Tylka

Tyler J. Tylka is an associate at the Tylka Law Firm. He vigorously represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including personal injury and insurance related disputes. He is passionate and devoted to helping injured individuals and their families, providing aggressive representation and seeking to protect consumer rights.