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Mr. Arthur L. Schechter
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Biography
I began practicing law in 1964, and over the years, I have represented local seaman’s unions, the National Maritime Union, individual foreign seaman throughout the world, the Indian Seaman’s Union, the Pakistani Seaman’s Union and more. I have assisted thousands of clients. I have received the highest civilian award from the United States Coast Guard, I have been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer multiple years, I served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, I served as the Board Chairman of METRO, and I have been voted one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas magazine multiple years.
Practice Areas
- Asbestos & Mesothelioma
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Maritime Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
- Car Accidents
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
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- 5th Circuit
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Languages
- Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
- U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
- United States Government
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Education
- University Of Texas
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Awards
- AV Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Texas Super Lawyer
- Texas Monthly Magazine
- Texas Super Lawyers 2003-2009
- Lifetime Fellow
- Roscoe Pound Society
- Honorary President
- American Men's Club of Nassau
- 1998 - 2001
Professional Associations
- Serve Houston Board (Local AmeriCorps Chapter)
- Board of Directors
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- HTLA - Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Board of Directors
- Current
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- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Sustaining Member
- Current
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- Texas Civil Justice Foundation
- Founding Sponsor
- Current
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- American Academy of Railroad Trial Lawyers
- Member
- Current
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- Texas College of the State Bar of Texas
- Member
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- William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity
- Board of Directors
- Current
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- Anti-Defamation League Southwest Regional Board
- Legal Committee, Nominating Committee
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- Institute of International Education
- Southern Regional Advisory Board Member
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- S.E.A.R.C.H. Service to the Homeless
- Board Member, Chaired First Fundraising Ball
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- Texas State Bar # 17735000
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Certifications
- Personal Injury Trial Law
- Texas State Bar
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