Atty. David Joseph Shapiro

Atty. David Joseph Shapiro

David Joseph Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, technology law, first amendment law. David Joseph received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

New York New York 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David Joseph Shapiro at a glance

David Joseph Shapiro is a business, litigation, civil rights, and internet attorney based in New York, New York. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990), New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1991). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1990) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Joseph Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, technology law, first amendment law
  • David Joseph received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David Joseph practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Joseph Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Joseph Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Internet & Cyber Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Joseph Shapiro

Where is David Joseph Shapiro's law office located?
David Joseph Shapiro's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Joseph Shapiro handle?
David Joseph Shapiro focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Joseph Shapiro practiced law?
David Joseph Shapiro has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Joseph Shapiro go to law school?
David Joseph Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact David Joseph Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1990
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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