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Jonathan Harris

Partner

As a partner of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, Jonathan Harris brings both a strong work ethic and the vital experience of working on both sides of the docket to each of his cases. He enjoys using sophisticated technology to make strong legal arguments in court, and his impressive legal record tells the story of his success.

Mr. Harris spent years working as a defense attorney to insurance companies and large corporations. His experience gives him unique perspective and the ability to build strong cases when taking on these entities on behalf of injured clients. Mr. Harris specializes in auto and trucking accident claims

He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been honored as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyers Magazine. He’s also been named a one of H Texas magazine’s Top Lawyers for the People.

Current Employment Position

Partner

Certifications

Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Areas Of Practice

Texas Trucking Accidents – Plaintiff

Houston Motorcycle Accidents – Plaintiff

Motor Vehicle Accidents — Plaintiff

Premises Liability — Plaintiff

Property Damage — Plaintiff

Railroad Accidents — Plaintiff

Slip and Fall — Plaintiff

Wrongful Death — Plaintiff

Products Liability Law

Professional Malpractice Law

Bad Faith

Insurance Subrogation

Insurance Malpractice

Jones Act

Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

Maintenance and Cure

General Maritime Law

DOHSA – Death on the High Seas Act

Maritime Piracy

Public Vessel Act

Suits in Admiralty

Merchant Mariners Act

Admiralty Extension Act

OSCLA – Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act

Military Sealift Command

FELA Claims – Plaintiff

Medical Malpractice

Litigation Percentage

100% of practice devoted to litigation

Bar Admissions

Texas, 1996

U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1997

Education

South Texas College of Law, Houston, TX, J.D.

University of Texas, Austin, Texas, B.A. Major Finance

Awards and Honors

Texas Super Lawyers – Rising Stars 2007-2010

Texas Super Lawyers – 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships

Houston Bar Association Member

State Bar of Texas Member

Houston Trial Lawyers Association Member

Texas Trial Lawyers Association Member

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member

TACTAS – Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists, group which only accepts Board Certified Specialists

Past Employment Positions

Bernsen, Jamail, & Goodson, LLP, Associate, 1996 – 1999

Birth Information

1970, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Companies We Have Sued

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