Atty. John Harris Schapiro

Atty. John Harris Schapiro

John Harris Schapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private company structuring and 9 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John Harris Schapiro at a glance

John Harris Schapiro is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984). Educated at Leland Stanford, Jr. University Law School (J.D., 1981) and Yale University (B.A. Comparative, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Harris Schapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private company structuring and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John Harris Schapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Harris Schapiro is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Harris Schapiro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Harris Schapiro is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Harris Schapiro is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Harris Schapiro is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Harris Schapiro

Where is John Harris Schapiro's law office located?
John Harris Schapiro's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Harris Schapiro handle?
John Harris Schapiro focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John Harris Schapiro practiced law?
John Harris Schapiro has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Harris Schapiro go to law school?
John Harris Schapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Comparative, 1978).
How can I contact John Harris Schapiro for a consultation?
You can contact John Harris Schapiro 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 John Harris Schapiro received?
John Harris Schapiro's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Leland Stanford, Jr. University Law School
- 1981
B.A. Comparative
Yale University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984

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