Atty. David H. Shapiro
David H. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing civil rights, federal and private sector employment law, government ethics, legal malpractice defense and 3 other areas of law.
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David H. Shapiro is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Swick & Shapiro, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1974), District of Columbia (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1984). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1974) and American University (B.A., 1970). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association Assistant U, S, and Attorneys' Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David H. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing civil rights, federal and private sector employment law, government ethics, legal malpractice defense and 3 other areas of law
- David H. received a B.A. degree from American University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- David H. practices at Swick & Shapiro, P.C. in Washington, DC
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David H. Shapiro's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David H. Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David H. Shapiro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David H. Shapiro is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David H. Shapiro is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
David H. Shapiro is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
David H. Shapiro is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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