Atty. David Lee Shapiro

Atty. David Lee Shapiro

David Lee Shapiro is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About David Lee Shapiro at a glance

David Lee Shapiro is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Lee Shapiro is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Lee Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lee 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

David Lee Shapiro is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Lee Shapiro

Where is David Lee Shapiro's law office located?
David Lee Shapiro's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lee Shapiro handle?
David Lee Shapiro focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Lee Shapiro practiced law?
David Lee Shapiro has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David Lee Shapiro go to law school?
David Lee Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact David Lee Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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