Atty. Mark Lawrence Shapiro

Atty. Mark Lawrence Shapiro

Mark Lawrence Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial, general practice, labor, employment and benefits and 9 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Chicago Chicago 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Lawrence Shapiro at a glance

Mark Lawrence Shapiro is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, wage & hour, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Appeals Court, Seventh Circuit (1974). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1974) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State and American (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Litigation) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Lawrence Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial, general practice, labor, employment and benefits and 9 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Mark practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Lawrence Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Lawrence 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.

Mark Lawrence 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.

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Mark Lawrence Shapiro is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Illinois →

Trade Secrets

Mark Lawrence Shapiro is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets 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 Mark Lawrence Shapiro

Where is Mark Lawrence Shapiro's law office located?
Mark Lawrence Shapiro's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Lawrence Shapiro handle?
Mark Lawrence Shapiro focuses on employment, business, class action, wage & hour, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Lawrence Shapiro practiced law?
Mark Lawrence Shapiro has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Mark Lawrence Shapiro go to law school?
Mark Lawrence Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Mark Lawrence Shapiro for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Lawrence 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 Mark Lawrence Shapiro received?
Mark Lawrence Shapiro's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1974
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Appeals Court, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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