When Arthur Schechter began practicing law in 1964, he never dreamed where it would take him. Over the years, he’s 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. He’s helped thousands of clients reach financially successful outcomes and start new lives, and in the process has had babies, boats and businesses named after him.

Among the many honors he has received are the highest civilian award from the United States Coast Guard and recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer. A founding partner of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer and Harris, Mr. Schechter left to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Board Chairman of METRO and partner in a major national litigation firm, but is now back at the firm he started, serving as Senior Counsel and litigator on personal injury cases. Most recently, he was named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, an honor shared by only 5% those practicing law in Texas.

He was most recently voted and recognized as one of Houston's Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas magazine.

Contact
For information about Schechter Mediation Services.

Particulars
Current Employment Positions
Senior Counsel, Mediator, Political Consultant, Business Consultant

Areas Of Practice
100% Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certifications/Specialties
Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, State Bar of Texas Board Certified Trial Lawyer, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Bar Admissions
Texas, 1964
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1976
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1966

Education
The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX, 1964, J.D.
Honors Law School Dean's Council, President's Council
University of Texas, Austin, Texas, USA, 1962, B.A.
Honors Honor's Program

Classes/Seminars Taught
Speaker, Rotary Club of East Nassau, 1998 - 2001

Honors and Awards
Martindale Hubbell "AV Rating"
Roscoe Pound Society Lifetime Fellow
Honorary President, American Men's Club of Nassau, 1998 - 2001

Professional Associations and Memberships
Houston Trial Lawyers Board of Directors
American Trial Lawyers Association, Sustaining Member
Texas Civil Justice Foundation, Founding Sponsor
American Academy of Railroad Trial Lawyers
Texas College of the State Bar of Texas
William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity, Board of Directors
Anti-Defamation League Southwest Regional Board Nominating Committee, Legal Committee
Institute of International Education Southern Regional Advisory Board
S.E.A.R.C.H. Service to the Homeless, Board Member (Chaired First Fundraising Ball)
Serve Houston Board, Board of Directors (Local AmeriCorps Chapter)

Past Employment Positions
United States Government, U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, 1998 - 2001

Languages
Spanish

Birth Information
1939, Rosenberg, Texas, United States of America