Lawyer Matthew D. Shaffer, graduated from Southwest Texas State University, B.B.A., 1984 South Texas College of Law; University of Houston, J.D., 1987, is now employed by Schechter McElwee Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. at 3200 Travis Street, Third Floor Houston, TX 77006.

While being a member of Houston Bar Association, Member Litigation Section State Bar of Texas Colorado Bar Association American Bar Association Texas State Bar, Grievance Committee, District 4C, Chairman and Member 2000-2006 Maritime Law Association of the United States Houston Trial Lawyers Association Houston Lawyer Referral Service Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America Texas Trial Lawyers Association., Matthew D. Shaffer is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Matthew D. Shaffer as your lawyer, you should consider whether Matthew D. Shaffer offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Matthew D. Shaffer has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Matthew D. Shaffer's office is located at Houston, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Matthew D. Shaffer has been admitted in 1987, Texas; 1989, Colorado; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1994, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; 1998, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1993, U.S. District Court Eastern, District of Michigan. His or her practice areas include Admiralty and Maritime Law; Admiralty Law; Cruise Ship Injuries; Diving and Offshore Injuries; International Maritime Law; Jones Act; Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act; Marine Law; Marine Liability; Maritime Accidents; Maritime Administrative Law; Maritime Arbitration; Maritime Law; Maritime Negligence; Maritime Personal Injury; Maritime Products Liability; Recreational Boating Law; Seamens Claims; Railroad Accidents and Injuries; Railroad Law; Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA); FELA Occupational Hearing Loss; Railroad Liability; Railroad Litigation; Railroad Safety; Train Derailments; Third Party Wrongful Death; Personal Injury; Accidents; Commercial Vehicle Liability; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Wrongful Death.

Matthew D. Shaffer's college and law school education includes Southwest Texas State University, B.B.A., 1984, South Texas College of Law; University of Houston, J.D., 1987. Other biographical background includes Awards/Honors: Texas Super Lawyer - Selected to top 5% of Texas Lawyers in 2005-2010 H Texas Top Lawyer for the People - Multiple Consecutive Years Including 2010 American Jurisprudence Award - Criminal Law Toxic Tort Seminar - Highest Score (Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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