Atty. Douglas B Shapiro

Atty. Douglas B Shapiro

Douglas B Shapiro is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, appellate practice, criminal law and 10 other areas of law. Douglas received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Lansing Lansing 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas B Shapiro at a glance

Douglas B Shapiro is a Ct. of App. J. based in Lansing, Michigan. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth (1989). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1986) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1983). Active member of Washtenaw County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas B Shapiro is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, appellate practice, criminal law and 10 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Douglas practices in Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas B Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas B Shapiro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Product Liability

Douglas B Shapiro is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas B Shapiro

Where is Douglas B Shapiro's law office located?
Douglas B Shapiro's law practice is located in Lansing, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas B Shapiro handle?
Douglas B Shapiro focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Douglas B Shapiro practiced law?
Douglas B Shapiro has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Douglas B Shapiro go to law school?
Douglas B Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1983).
How can I contact Douglas B Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1986
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth
Admitted: 1989

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