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Richard M. Schechter is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1979) and Rice University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associate Director, 1984-1985 Directors, 1985—) Neighborhood Justice Mediators Association (President, 1982-1984) Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Secretary, Admiralty Section, 1985-1986, State bar of Texas Houston and American Bar Associations Houston Trial Lawyers Association Houston Young Lawyers Association Texas Young Lawyers Association Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard M. Schechter is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, personal injury, head injury and 5 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Richard practices at Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. in Houston, TX
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard M. Schechter is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →
Richard M. Schechter is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Texas →
Richard M. Schechter is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →
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.
Richard M. Schechter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Richard M. Schechter is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
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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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