Atty. Michael A. Shapiro
Michael A. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial, civil rights, eminent domain and 2 other areas of law.
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About Michael A. Shapiro at a glance
Michael A. Shapiro is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2001), New Jersey (2001), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2001), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2003). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2001) and Indiana University, Indianapolis (B.A., 1998). Active member of Pennsylvania , New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial, civil rights, eminent domain and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Indiana University, Indianapolis in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Michael practices in Philadelphia, PA
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Michael A. Shapiro's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael A. Shapiro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael A. Shapiro is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael A. Shapiro is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael A. Shapiro is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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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