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Atty. Ellen H. Shaffer

Atty. Ellen H. Shaffer

Mrs. Ellen H.

Houston Houston 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (346) 692-9880

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About Ellen H. Shaffer at a glance

Ellen H. Shaffer is a Staff Attorney based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1991) and University of Texas at Austin B.S. with honors (โ€”). Actiand member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mrs. Ellen H. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing maritime accidents, admiralty and maritime law, admiralty law and 13 other areas of law
  • Ellen H. received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Ellen H. practices at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP in Houston, TX

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Houston are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Ellen H. Shaffer's law office located?
Ellen H. Shaffer's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Ellen H. Shaffer practiced law?
Ellen H. Shaffer has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Ellen H. Shaffer go to law school?
Ellen H. Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (โ€”).
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Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime Law Admiralty Law Maritime Accidents Cruise Ship Injuries Diving And Offshore Injuries Jones Act Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Marine Law Marine Liability Maritime Law Maritime Negligence Maritime Personal Injury Personal Injury Seamens Claims Third Party Wrongful Death Wrongful Death

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1991
โ€”
University of Texas at Austin B.S. with honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1991

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