About Cynthia

Cynthia Huerta is a personal injury attorney based in Houston, Texas — She has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2001. She earned her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 2000. She is a member of the Texas State Bar. She began her legal career as a transaction attorney but soon discovered her focus on trial work.

She transitioned to a defense firm specializing in representing insurance and trucking companies, gaining valuable trial experience. In 2012, she joined Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP, a firm dedicated to representing injured individuals. At Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, she has successfully litigated cases involving 18-wheeler accidents, FELA accidents, Jones Act claims, wrongful death, car accidents, dram shop, and premises liability. She has tried cases to jury verdicts and negotiated favorable settlements for her clients.

She has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers from 2007 to 2014. She is fluent in Spanish. This lets the attorney serve clients. She is currently based in Houston, Texas, where she continues to advocate for clients in personal injury cases.

She is committed to providing aggressive legal representation and treating clients with respect, keeping them informed throughout their cases. She is a member of the Texas State Bar and has been practicing law in Texas since 2001.

Education

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2000

Languages

Spanish (Spoken)

Experience

Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP Accident & Injury Lawyers

Accepted Jurisdictions

Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court · Admitted 2002

Types of Cases Handled

18-wheeler accidents FELA accidents Jones Act claims wrongful death car accidents dram shop premises liability

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Trial Settlement negotiation