Atty. Ellen Shapiro
Ellen Shapiro is a lawyer practicing maritime negligence, products liability, sexual harassment and 1 other area of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1970, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Maritime Negligence & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Ellen Shapiro at a Glance
Ellen Shapiro is a discrimination, sexual harassment, product liability, and maritime attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (resigned) (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1985), and California (1987). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1980) and George Washington University (B.A., 1970). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen Shapiro
- Ellen Shapiro is a lawyer practicing maritime negligence, products liability, sexual harassment and 1 other area of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1970, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Ellen practices in San Francisco, CA
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Ellen Shapiro's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Shapiro handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Workplace Discrimination in San Francisco
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Sexual Harassment in San Francisco
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Product Liability in San Francisco
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in San Francisco
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Ellen Shapiro
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ellen Shapiro's practice in the field of discrimination, sexual harassment, product liability, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen Shapiro brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina (resigned), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and California, Ellen Shapiro can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, sexual harassment, and product liability, Ellen Shapiro can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Ellen Shapiro attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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