Atty. Edward D. Shapiro

Atty. Edward D. Shapiro

Edward D. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing arbitration, civil rights, elder law and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward D. Shapiro at a glance

Edward D. Shapiro is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Much Shelist, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, elder law, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991), Illinois (1994), and Indiana (2007). Educated at Boston University School of Law JD (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Edward D. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing arbitration, civil rights, elder law and 2 other areas of law
  • Edward has been licensed for 35 years
  • Edward practices at Much Shelist, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Edward D. Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward D. 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.

Edward D. Shapiro is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

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

Edward D. Shapiro is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Edward D. Shapiro is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Edward D. Shapiro is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Edward D. Shapiro is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Edward D. Shapiro

Where is Edward D. Shapiro's law office located?
Edward D. Shapiro's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Much Shelist, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward D. Shapiro handle?
Edward D. Shapiro focuses on litigation, civil rights, elder law, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Edward D. Shapiro practiced law?
Edward D. Shapiro has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Edward D. Shapiro go to law school?
Edward D. Shapiro earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Edward D. Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

Boston University School of Law JD
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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