Arthur L. Schechter

Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP

Houston, TX

61+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

Spanish

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About Arthur

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...

Licensed States

Education

J.D.

The University of Texas School of Law

B.A.

University of Texas

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America

Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs · 2019

The Best Lawyers in America

Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs · 2017

Martindale Hubbell AV Rating

Texas Super Lawyer

Top 5% of Texas Attorneys

Roscoe Pound Society Lifetime Fellow

Professional Associations

Houston Trial Lawyers Board of DirectorsAmerican Trial Lawyers Association, Sustaining MemberTexas Civil Justice Foundation, Founding SponsorAmerican Academy of Railroad Trial LawyersTexas College of the State Bar of TexasWilliam A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity, Board of DirectorsAnti-Defamation League Southwest Regional Board Nominating Committee, Legal CommitteeInstitute of International Education Southern Regional Advisory BoardS.E.A.R.C.H. Service to the Homeless, Board MemberServe Houston Board, Board of DirectorsUniversity of Texas at Austin Notable AlumnusAmerican Association for JusticeTexas Trial Lawyers AssociationHarris County Democratic Lawyers Assoc.Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate SpecialistAssociation for Conflict ResolutionTexas Bar FoundationTexas Civil Justice FoundationTexas Trial Lawyers Admiralty Section