Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, L.L.P.—Maintenance and Cure—has been named in the 2023 edition of “Best Law Firms” published by U.S. News – Best Lawyers. The publication’s format, which offers unbiased opinions of lawyers by their peers, guarantees the best selection of firms for those seeking representation.

How Law Firms Are Chosen for the Award

Since it was founded in 1981, the “Best Law Firms” publication has obtained its results from tens of thousands of the country’s top lawyers, who submit surveys of elite colleagues located within their legal practice and geographical areas.

Once collected, the feedback is reviewed and the good standing of candidates with their local bar associations is confirmed. Winning firms are notified, and the results published and made accessible in online and print form.

Our listing can be found on page 238 of the publication, located on the Law Firms page of the U.S. News website.

The Best Lawyers, by the Numbers

The 2023 edition of Best Law Firms considered over 12 million submissions, which was a 17% increase when compared to submissions received for 2022.

This latest publication of Best Law Firms recognizes just 5.3% of the elite lawyers in the country. 150 practice areas are included. Also included for 2023 are Social Security and Juvenile Law practices, which were two new additions.

These law firm rankings by U.S. News represent the top talent in the country, covering 201 metro areas.

Why We Were Chosen

We’re proud and truly honored to have our unique practice area and firm included alongside other top Houston law firms in the oldest and most-respected publication in our profession.

Admiralty and Maritime Law, SS&H’s specialty, is a unique area of practice. What’s more, maritime lawyers can be few and far between and, so, may be difficult for those needing this representation to find.

The law firm of Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, L.L.P.—Maintenance and Cure—has a 90+ year history of representing maritime workers. We’re strong advocates for injured maritime workers and the families of those lost during service.

The safety of and concern for those involved is our top priority. We’ve helped families locate and learn more about the condition of their loved ones and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for injury victims and their families.

We Are the Choice for Thousands of Maritime Workers

Injured maritime workers choose Schechter, Shaffer and Harris—Maintenance and Cure—to represent them because our team possesses a combined 145 years of trial experience. Our attorneys have gone up against some of the world’s largest offshore employers, including Transocean, American Commercial Lines, and MAERSK Line, and won.

We recovered $17.5 million for an injured worker, the largest Jones Act Settlement in the United States for a single claimant, and we have represented clients in some of the worst refinery and maritime disasters in the nation.

For injured maritime workers and the families of those lost, the right representation is essential. Learn more about Schechter, Shaffer and Harris—Maintenance and Cure—lawyers or call to claim your free case evaluation: 800-836-5830