About

Richard Schechter is a highly experienced lawyer based in Houston, Texas, with a strong track record in complex civil cases, product liability, medical negligence, and more.

Richard Schechter embarked on his legal career in 1980 after serving as a law clerk for Judge Sam Johnson on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In 1986, he established his own firm, where he has since been at the forefront of developing and trying a wide range of complex civil cases. These cases include product liability and medical negligence cases, Deceptive Trade Practice-Consumer Protection Act causes of action, federal statutory claims, maritime litigation, personal injury cases, and business tort and contract claims.

Schechter's legal expertise has taken him from Florida to California and throughout the State of Texas. He has initiated trials in over one hundred jury cases and has successfully tried cases before various fact-finders, including federal and state juries, judges, magistrates, and administrative law judges. His exceptional skill, extensive experience, and stellar reputation have led his peers to consistently select him as a Texas Monthly "Texas Super Lawyer" every year since 2003.

In addition to his courtroom accomplishments, Schechter is also a prolific author, having penned numerous articles on legal topics. He is a sought-after speaker at legal seminars across the United States and has provided testimony before committees of both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. Schechter holds the prestigious certifications of being a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocates and Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Legal Issues

Maritime Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

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Personal Injury Trial Law
Texas State Bar

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