Atty. David M. Shapiro

Atty. David M. Shapiro

David M. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation.

Washington Washington 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Shapiro at a glance

David M. Shapiro is a litigation and civil rights attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974), Illinois Indiana (2005), and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2005) and Harvard University (A.B., 2001). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation
  • David received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2001, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • David practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David M. Shapiro is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Shapiro

Where is David M. Shapiro's law office located?
David M. Shapiro's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Shapiro handle?
David M. Shapiro focuses on litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David M. Shapiro practiced law?
David M. Shapiro has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did David M. Shapiro go to law school?
David M. Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (A.B., 2001).
How can I contact David M. Shapiro for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 2005
A.B.
Harvard University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974
Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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