Atty. James Benjamin Shapiro

Atty. James Benjamin Shapiro

James Benjamin Shapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, securities, environmental law. James received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Norwalk Norwalk 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About James Benjamin Shapiro at a glance

James Benjamin Shapiro is a business, securities, and environmental attorney based in Norwalk, Connecticut. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1991), U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (1994), and Connecticut (2017). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1990) and Columbia University (M.A. Yale, 1987). Serands clients in Norwalk, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Benjamin Shapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, securities, environmental law
  • James received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices in Norwalk, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James Benjamin Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Benjamin Shapiro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Securities Law

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Benjamin Shapiro is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Benjamin Shapiro

Where is James Benjamin Shapiro's law office located?
James Benjamin Shapiro's law practice is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Benjamin Shapiro handle?
James Benjamin Shapiro focuses on business, securities, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James Benjamin Shapiro practiced law?
James Benjamin Shapiro has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Benjamin Shapiro go to law school?
James Benjamin Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.A. Yale, 1987).
How can I contact James Benjamin Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1990
M.A. Yale
Columbia University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Admitted: 1994
Connecticut
Admitted: 2017

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