Practice Areas
For more than thirty years, men and women, families and businesses have turned to and relied upon The Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. to diligently protect their rights and aggressively pursue the legal remedies to which they were entitled. Headed by attorney Richard Schechter, over the years the firm has recovered a series of significant verdicts and substantial settlements for our clients. We attribute our history of success to our devotion to those we serve and our determined pursuit of justice for our clients. We welcome the opportunity to assist you in recovering the compensation or other remedies to which you may be entitled.
JONES ACT/MARITIME
For over twenty-five years injured maritime workers from around the world and the families of those who have been killed at sea have trusted Richard Schechter to handle virtually every type of lawsuit arising out of events occurring on vessels and in the offshore industry. Read More…
OIL FIELD INJURIES
Each year tens of thousands of men and women are seriously injured or killed in oil field accidents. On America’s Gulf Coast these events often occur in oil fields or at construction sites. When such life-altering events occur, it is critical for the injured person or family of the deceased to retain counsel as quickly as possible, because the liable companies are certain to immediately begin their own accident investigation. Read More…
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
Manufacturers and sellers of merchandise generally provide their customers with safe products that perform as intended. But sometimes the products provided are simply unsafe. In too many instances these defectively designed or manufactured products result from a rush to get the product to market, a failure to observe local, state, or federal safety regulations, and/or other negligent or wrongful acts. Read More…
TRUCKING ACCIDENTS
The Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. has years of experience handling claims involving injuries and deaths caused by 18-wheelers. These cases often require specialized knowledge and experience in order to be properly handled as they may involve complex engineering issues and because a wide range of federal laws, regulations, and rules govern the operation and maintenance of these vehicles. Read More…
REFINERY & WORKPLACE INJURIES
Each year tens of thousands of men and women are seriously injured or killed in industrial accidents. On America’s Gulf Coast these events often occur in refineries or at construction sites. When such life-altering events occur, it is critical for the injured person or family of the deceased to retain counsel as quickly as possible, because the liable companies are certain to immediately begin their own accident investigation. Read More…
CONSUMER CLASS ACTIONS
Every day, through no fault of their own, consumers purchase products that are poorly designed, have hidden defects or do not perform as advertised. Sometimes these defective products injure or maim consumers. Other times, they may cause property damage or leave the consumer facing unjust repair costs. If the manufacturer refuses to accept responsibility for their defective product, you may have legal rights. At the Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. we stand up for your rights. Read More…
VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSULT
Every day, through no fault of their own, consumers purchase products that are poorly designed, have hidden defects or do not perform as advertised. Sometimes these defective products injure or maim consumers. Other times, they may cause property damage or leave the consumer facing unjust repair costs. If the manufacturer refuses to accept responsibility for their defective product, you may have legal rights. At the Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. we stand up for your rights. Read More…
WRONGFUL DEATH
Nothing is more devastating than a life cut short as a result of the negligence of others. The wrongful actions and omissions of others can also result in catastrophic injuries short of death. For over twenty-five years the Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. has represented both the families of those who have endured the death of a loved one and people who have been injured so significantly that their lives will never be the same. Read More…
BUSINESS & CONSUMER DISPUTES
The Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. has litigated cases in this area, including those involving the theft of trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, and breaches of covenants not to compete. We understand the nature of business and the need to handle these cases quickly without incurring excessive fees and litigation expenses. Read More…
RAILROAD/FELA INJURIES
Handling these cases is not for every lawyer. The FELA and other laws affecting railroad workers are unique, and the work that many railroad employees perform is very specialized. This means success in handling FELA and other railroad litigation cases requires a thorough understanding of the relevant laws as well as the actual details of the work performed by the men and women employed by our nation’s railroads. Read More…
CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
Catastrophic injuries can be sustained in a variety of circumstances in Texas. A person could be injured on the job, during a recreational activity, or while driving. If you or your loved one was recently injured in any kind of accident caused by another party’s negligence, do not wait to retain legal counsel. Read More…
AUTO ACCIDENTS
Richard Schechter has over thirty years of experience in handling auto accident cases. These include cases where our client was found by the police officer to be at fault, but by thorough investigation and analysis, we were able to prove the other driver was the cause of the collision. Read More…
WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS
Nothing is more devastating than a life cut short as a result of the negligence of others. The wrongful actions and omissions of others can also result in catastrophic injuries short of death. For over twenty-five years the Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. has represented both the families of those who have endured the death of a loved one and people who have been injured so significantly that their lives will never be the same. Read More…
FRAUD
The Law Office of Richard Schechter, P.C. has litigated cases in this area, including those involving the theft of trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, and breaches of covenants not to compete. We understand the nature of business and the need to handle these cases quickly without incurring excessive fees and litigation expenses Read More…
OPIOID EPIDEMIC
If you or a loved one are the victim of an overdose, addiction or other serious complication, caused by prescription opioid pain medications, don’t let another day go by before you seek legal advice. You may be entitled to financial compensation, and you need to know your rights. Read More…