2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Jonathan S. Harris

Jonathan Harris

Schechter McElwee Shaffer & Harris, LLP
3200 Travis Street, 3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77006

Houston

Texas (TX)

Contact Contact Jonathan S. Harris
T: 713-524-3500
F: 713-751-0412

Visit: www.smslegal.com
Practice Areas: Personal Injury Plaintiff: General (100%)

Personal Injury Plaintiff: General

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Profile

Jonathan came to SMSH after years of working as a defense attorney for insurance companies and big corporations. This background gives him inside knowledge on how the other side evaluates cases and claims, and insight on what it takes to make a strong case for plaintiffs.

Jonathan specializes in cases involving auto and trucking accidents and is one of a small percentage of lawyers in Texas who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Jonathan's primary practice areas are:

* Texas Trucking Accidents

* Texas Motorcycle Accidents

* Texas Car Accidents

* Texas Construction and Refinery Accidents

You can contact Jonathan today at jharris@smslegal.com to discuss your potential claims under Texas law.

Selected To

Texas Super Lawyers 2011
Texas Rising Stars 2010
Texas Rising Stars 2009
Texas Rising Stars 2008
Texas Rising Stars 2007

About Jonathan Harris

Admitted: 1996, Texas

Professional Webpage: www.smslegal.com/attorneys/jonathan-s-harris/

Special Licenses/Certifications:

  • Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • TACTAS - Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists, group which only accepts Board Certified Specialists
  • The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association Member
  • Houston Trial Lawyers Association Member
  • State Bar of Texas Member
  • Houston Bar Association Member

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Educational Background:

  • University of Texas, Austin, Texas, B.A. Major Finance
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