Atty. Howard Shapiro

Atty. Howard Shapiro

Howard Shapiro is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, employment / labor, litigation. Howard received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years.

New York New York 70 yrs experience 70 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Shapiro at a glance

Howard Shapiro is a Retired Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Proskauer Rose Llp. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1956) and Louisiana (1979). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1956) and Harvard University (A.B., 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard Shapiro is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, employment / labor, litigation
  • Howard received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • Howard practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY

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.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York 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 York, New York. The firm is Proskauer Rose Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Shapiro handle?
Howard Shapiro focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard Shapiro practiced law?
Howard Shapiro has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did Howard Shapiro go to law school?
Howard Shapiro earned their education at (LL.B., 1956); (A.B., 1953).
How can I contact Howard Shapiro for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Howard Shapiro received?
Howard Shapiro's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1956
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1953

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1956
Louisiana
Admitted: 1979

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