Atty. John Todd Shapiro

Atty. John Todd Shapiro

John Todd Shapiro is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Todd Shapiro at a glance

John Todd Shapiro is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Freeborn & Peters LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Minnesota Indiana (1993). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1991) and Carleton College (B.A., 1985). Active member of Illinois State and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Todd Shapiro is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Todd Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Todd 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.

John Todd Shapiro is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Todd Shapiro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Todd Shapiro is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

John Todd Shapiro is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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John Todd Shapiro is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Todd Shapiro

Where is John Todd Shapiro's law office located?
John Todd Shapiro's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Freeborn & Peters LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Todd Shapiro handle?
John Todd Shapiro focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Todd Shapiro practiced law?
John Todd Shapiro has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Todd Shapiro go to law school?
John Todd Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John Todd Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1991
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Minnesota Indiana
Admitted: 1993

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