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The continuation of a legal practice established by Arthur Schechter in 1964, Dennis McElwee and Matt Shaffer later took on the role of continuing the firm with Jonathan Harris joining in 1999. 
The lawyers at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer Harris (SMSH), have helped the victims of serious personal injury for over 5 decades, including seamen, railroad workers, offshore workers and harborworkers from around the country and the world. They have had clients in all 50 states and geography is no issue when it comes to helping those in need - if you are injured while working offshore for example, the firm have almost 50 years experience in dealing with this type of claim. SMSH has represented clients from Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Scotland, Israel and Australia, to name but a few. If you're an employee at sea or work around boats or rigs, you will know the risks inherent in the job. However the employer has a duty also - to minimise risks. SMSH can help if you've suffered some severe injuries in the course of duty, such as crushed or lacerated fingers, arms, legs or feet, fractures, head, neck or back injuries and torn muscles, among others. Their expertise is not limited to workplace incidents either, with lawyers skilled at all types of personal injury claims. SMSH also handle auto, truck and motorcycle accidents, construction injuries and refinery explosion cases. The firm has handled FELA cases nationwide for over 40 years, representing railroad workers injured on the job. 
Partner Matthew D. Shaffer specializes in the Jones Act covering maritime workers, and is certified as a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He was most recently voted and recognized as one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas magazine. Senior Counsel and litigator on personal injury cases, Arthur L. Schecter, has a long list of honors and achievements to his name, including an AV (highest) rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest civilian award from the United States Coastguard and recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer. Dennis McElwee has handled many Jones Act, and General Maritime Law cases to successful conclusions as well as general personal injury cases. He has taught at the Southeast Admiralty Law Center and has practiced in four United States District Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th District and the United States Supreme Court. Contact Information: Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer Harris, LLP. 3200 Travis Street 3rd Floor Houston TX 77006 Phone: 713-524-3500 Fax: 713-751-0412 Toll free: 800-282-2122 Website: www.smslegal.com Go from Personal Injury Attorney Houston Page to Texas Personal Injury Lawyers Page Go from Personal Injury Attorney Houston Page to Personal Injury Lawyer Guide Homepage |
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