Jonathan Harris
Partner
As a partner of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, Jonathan Harris brings both a strong work ethic and the vital experience of working on both sides of the docket to each of his cases. He enjoys using sophisticated technology to make strong legal arguments in court, and his impressive legal record tells the story of his success.
Mr. Harris spent years working as a defense attorney to insurance companies and large corporations. His experience gives him unique perspective and the ability to build strong cases when taking on these entities on behalf of injured clients. Mr. Harris specializes in auto and trucking accident claims
He is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been honored as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly’s Super Lawyers Magazine. He’s also been named a one of H Texas magazine’s Top Lawyers for the People.
Partner
Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Texas Trucking Accidents – Plaintiff
Houston Motorcycle Accidents – Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Accidents — Plaintiff
Premises Liability — Plaintiff
Property Damage — Plaintiff
Railroad Accidents — Plaintiff
Slip and Fall — Plaintiff
Wrongful Death — Plaintiff
Products Liability Law
Professional Malpractice Law
Bad Faith
Insurance Subrogation
Insurance Malpractice
Jones Act
Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act
Maintenance and Cure
General Maritime Law
DOHSA – Death on the High Seas Act
Maritime Piracy
Public Vessel Act
Suits in Admiralty
Merchant Mariners Act
Admiralty Extension Act
OSCLA – Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
Military Sealift Command
FELA Claims – Plaintiff
Medical Malpractice
100% of practice devoted to litigation
Texas, 1996
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1997
South Texas College of Law, Houston, TX, J.D.
University of Texas, Austin, Texas, B.A. Major Finance
Texas Super Lawyers – Rising Stars 2007-2010
Texas Super Lawyers – 2011
Houston Bar Association Member
State Bar of Texas Member
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Member
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member
TACTAS – Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists, group which only accepts Board Certified Specialists
Bernsen, Jamail, & Goodson, LLP, Associate, 1996 – 1999
1970, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Companies We Have Sued
Jonathan S. Harris and Matthew Shaffer are board certified personal injury trial lawyers prepared to take on your case.