Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 33+ Years Experience
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About Martin A. Shellist at a Glance
Martin A. Shellist is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Shellist Lazarz Slobin, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993), Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1996), Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2006). Educated at South Texas College Of Law (J.D., 1993) and Chicago-Kent College Of Law (Self, 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Martin A. Shellist
- Mr. Martin A. Shellist is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, class actions, business litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Martin received a degree from Chicago-Kent College Of Law in 1992, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Martin practices at Shellist Lazarz Slobin, LLP in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Martin A. Shellist's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Martin A. Shellist handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Personal Injury in Houston
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.
Martin A. Shellist is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Martin A. Shellist is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Martin A. Shellist is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Class Action in Houston
Martin A. Shellist is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Houston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Martin A. Shellist is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Martin A. Shellist
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Martin A. Shellist's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, class action, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Martin A. Shellist brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Martin A. Shellist can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Martin A. Shellist can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Martin A. Shellist attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Martin A. Shellist Handles in Houston
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