Atty. Howard Shapiro

Atty. Howard Shapiro

Howard Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation - ERISA and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Howard, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 1993.

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Profile Summary

About Howard Shapiro at a glance

Howard Shapiro is a employment, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1979) and Tulane University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Howard Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation - ERISA and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Howard, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 1993
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Howard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Howard Shapiro is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Class Action

Howard Shapiro is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Howard Shapiro is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Howard Shapiro is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Shapiro

Where is Howard Shapiro's law office located?
Howard Shapiro's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Shapiro handle?
Howard Shapiro focuses on employment, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Howard Shapiro go to law school?
Howard Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Howard Shapiro for a consultation?
You can contact Howard Shapiro directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Howard Shapiro received?
Howard Shapiro's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University New Orleans
- 1979
B.A.
Tulane University
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (New Orleans)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (New Orleans)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (New Orleans)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (New Orleans)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (New Orleans)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (New Orleans)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (New Orleans)
- 2011

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