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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
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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 attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew D. Shaffer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
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 attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew D. Shaffer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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 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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