Atty. David P. Shapiro
With a background representing emerging and established business entities, David Shapiro excels in providing end-to-end legal support to clients looking to navigate the complex legal landscape of running a successful business. From drafting and negotiating business contracts to regulatory and complex transactional matters, he provides his clients with a full range of legal services.
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About David P. Shapiro at a glance
David P. Shapiro is a business attorney based in Potomac, Maryland, practicing at McMillan Metro Faerber PC. Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With a background representing emerging and established business entities, David Shapiro excels in providing end-to-end legal support to clients looking to navigate the complex legal landscape of running a successful business
- From drafting and negotiating business contracts to regulatory and complex transactional matters, he provides his clients with a full range of legal services
- Mr. Shapiro specializes in several areas of business law, including Corporate and Business Law and Transactions, Health Law, Employment Law, Leasing, and Professional Ethics & Discipline
- He particularly enjoys the challenges, obstacles, and opportunities that arise when handling legal matters for businesses
- With a sharp legal acumen and an unwavering commitment to his clients, his is a respected name in the legal community
- He is the current President of the Maryland State Bar Association, a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, and actively leads and participates in a number of community events and organizations
- Mr. Shapiro earned his J.D. from The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America and is admitted to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Potomac are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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