cynthia huerta

Cynthia Huerta aggressively protects her clients’ interests and provides first-class legal representation on every case she handles. It is important to her to treat every client with respect, actively listen and always keep them informed. Cynthia has successfully litigated 18 wheeler accidents, FELA accidents, Jones Act, wrongful death cases, car accidents, DRAM shop and premises liability cases. She has tried cases to jury verdict and negotiated excellent settlements for her clients.

Associate Attorney

“My job is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my clients by tirelessly working to prove their case in a court of law.”

  • Personal Injury — Plaintiff
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents – Plaintiff
  • Texas Trucking Accidents – Plaintiff
  • Houston Motorcycle Accidents – Plaintiff
  • Workplace Injuries
  • Premises Liability — Plaintiff
  • Property Damage — Plaintiff
  • Railroad Accidents — Plaintiff
  • Slip and Fall — Plaintiff
  • Wrongful Death — Plaintiff
  • Jones Act
  • Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act
  • Products Liability Law
  • Bad Faith
  • Insurance Subrogation
  • Insurance Malpractice
  • Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA)
  • 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
  • South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2000
  • University of Houston, B.A., cum laude, 1996
  • State Bar of Texas – 2001
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas 2002

Texas “Rising Star” as Top Young Attorney by the Institute of Law and Politics and Texas Monthly Magazine in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Only 2.5% of up-and-coming Texas lawyers are identified as Rising Stars.

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

100% of practice devoted to litigation

  • Lorance & Thompson, 2003-2012
  • Bair & Fountain, 2001-2003

Companies We’ve Taken On And Won

They handled my maritime case fast and effectively

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Mr. Shaffer was great, he handled my maritime case fast and effectively. They ensured I received the medical treatment and care that I needed and his team always made me feel at ease. I would hands down recommend Mr. Shaffer and his team to anyone looking for a trustworthy lawyer.
John R.
Case Type: Maritime Law

They were very thorough, available, and prompt

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Laura De La Cruz and Matt Shaffer had expert knowledge of maritime law and plenty of experience dealing with the maritime industry. They were very thorough and always available and prompt in answering any of my questions and concerns. My experience was nothing short of great!!! Thanks again!
Richard W.
Case Type: Maritime Law

They never gave up and battled on my behalf

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Little did I know when I first contacted them in 2017, the amazing outcome that would come about in 2020. They never gave up and continued all those years to battle on my behalf, even when at times I wanted to give up. While the accident negatively impacted me physically, I am now better, both physically and financially.
Waskom R.
Case Type: Maritime Law
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