Atty. David M. Shapiro
David M. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation.
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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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- 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
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David M. 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 M. Shapiro is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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