Gabriel A. Gonzalez

Gabriel Gonzalez is the newest attorney to join the team at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. Gabriel joined the firm back in January of 2016 working as a Law Clerk and began his career as a personal injury attorney in 2017. He graduated from South Texas College of Law with honors and is a member of the American Bar Association and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Gabriel comes from a family of lawyers, so it was a natural decision for him to choose this career path. Gabriel personally understands the frustrations of being involved in an accident, and wants to help others with the process of healing and recovering what is just. Gabriel is a husband and father of two, and enjoys fishing, playing golf, and coaching his daughter’s softball team.

Experience:

Started in January 2016 as a Law Clerk
Hired as an attorney on May 1, 2017

Education:

University of Houston – Class of 2011
South Texas College of Law – Class of 2016
Member of the American Bar Association
Member of the Houston Young Lawyers Association

Honors and Awards:

None professionally
Law School
Graduated Cum Laude
Member of Law Review
Case Note was published (Oil and Gas Postproduction Costs)
https://stcl.edu/southtexaslawreview/casenotes/Case%20Note_Gonzalez_Formatted%20.pdf

Miscellaneous:

Previously coached @ Cy-Fair Girls Athletic Association (8U Fastpitch Softball)
Currently a coach of the Houston Lighting 10U Girls Fastpitch Softball

Spouse & Children

Wife – Christy Gonzalez
Son – Zachary Gonzalez (12)
Daughter – Sophia Gonzalez (9)

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy fishing, playing golf, and playing the guitar when I can
I really enjoy working with my daughter and her teammates on the softball diamond; it’s a great feeling seeing them improve both on and off the field;