Atty. Matthew D. Shaffer

Atty. Matthew D. Shaffer

Mr. Matthew D.

Houston Houston 39 J. Erfahrung 39 year
Call (346) 601-3914 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew D. Shaffer at a glance

Matthew D. Shaffer is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, government, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas Michigan Eastern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1987), Colorado (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1994). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1987) and Southwest Texas State University (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Matthew D. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, cruise ship injuries, diving and offshore injuries and 8 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.B.A. degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Matthew practices at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew D. Shaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew D. Shaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Matthew D. Shaffer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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Matthew D. Shaffer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Matthew D. Shaffer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Matthew D. Shaffer is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew D. Shaffer

Where is Matthew D. Shaffer's law office located?
Matthew D. Shaffer's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew D. Shaffer handle?
Matthew D. Shaffer focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, government, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matthew D. Shaffer practiced law?
Matthew D. Shaffer has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Matthew D. Shaffer go to law school?
Matthew D. Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Matthew D. Shaffer for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew D. Shaffer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew D. Shaffer received?
Matthew D. Shaffer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1987
B.B.A.
Southwest Texas State University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Michigan Eastern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1987
Colorado
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2006
Washington
Admitted: 2020
California
Admitted: 2021

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