On April 27, Arthur Schechter marked his 50th anniversary of helping maritime workers and became the longest practicing plaintiff’s maritime attorney in the nation.
Since being licensed by the State Bar of Texas on April 27, 1964, Arthur has dedicated his life to workers injured in the maritime field. He has helped thousands of clients to win their claims and restart their lives on sound financial footing. He has represented the National Maritime union, local seaman’s unions, the Indian Seaman’s Union, the Pakistani Seaman’s Union, and individual seamen from around the world.
“I have represented some of the same families now for over 40 years. I think helping people is the purpose of the law,” he said.
For his dedication to service, Arthur has been honored to have clients name boats, businesses and babies after him.
Born in Rosenberg, Texas, Arthur graduated from Lamar High School and the University of Texas, both for his undergraduate and law degrees.
As a senior partner at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P., Arthur has spent his career serving the needs of offshore accident victims. He is also a dedicated patriot, who served the nation as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas from 1998 to 2001. This he considers as one of his greatest achievements.
As a committed community member, Ambassador Schechter has served on boards and fundraising committees. He was Chairman to the Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority, helping pass a 20-year public transportation referendum for Houston and pioneering the city’s light rail movement.
His philanthropy includes positions served in SEARCH (institution for homeless), William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity Board, Houston Area Parkinson’s Center, AIDS Foundation Houston, and many other nonprofit groups. As an event organizer and fundraiser, Arthur has helped raise more than $100,000,000.
Maritime law firm of Maintenance and Cure focuses on maritime litigation and personal injury claims. For more than 50 years, the firm has been helping injury victims, and they continue this legacy today.
