About Laura B. De La
Laura B. De La Cruz earned her law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2015. She finished law school at a moment when litigation practice in Texas was increasingly driven by tight deadlines and expanding procedural demands. The degree provided the formal credential that she would use to build a practice centered on accident and injury matters in her home state.
After graduating in 2015 she began her professional career in Texas. She joined Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Lawyers and has remained with that firm. Her early years at the firm involved handling client intake, preparing demand packages, and assisting more senior trial counsel. Those tasks gave her routine exposure to both settlement negotiations and courtroom preparation.
Over time she took on greater responsibility for case development. She investigates collisions, interviews witnesses, reviews medical records, and coordinates with experts. She files and responds to motions, prepares witnesses for depositions, and participates in pretrial strategy sessions. The work combines detailed document review with face-to-face client contact. She has handled matters arising from motor vehicle crashes and other types of accidents that produce physical injury and property loss.
Her practice sits squarely within personal injury litigation. She represents individuals who have been hurt in accidents and works to secure compensation for medical care, lost wages, and other damages. She engages insurers and opposing counsel directly and prepares claims to be resolved either through negotiated settlements or, when necessary, by trial. She also assists clients with practical questions about the claims process and timelines for recovery.
Colleagues describe her as methodical in case preparation and attentive to clients’ concerns. She balances the paperwork and procedural demands of litigation with in-person client meetings. That balance helps clients understand where a case stands and what options are available to them. Her daily work involves both legal analysis and the logistics of managing a caseload.
As a Texas-licensed attorney at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP, she continues to practice in the area of accident and injury law. She is based in Texas and maintains an active role in representing people injured in accidents. She currently focuses her practice on accident and injury matters at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP.
