Atty. Michael A. Shapiro

Atty. Michael A. Shapiro

Michael A. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial, civil rights, eminent domain and 2 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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 & Corporate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Michael A. Shapiro is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A. Shapiro

Where is Michael A. Shapiro's law office located?
Michael A. Shapiro's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Shapiro handle?
Michael A. Shapiro focuses on business, zoning, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael A. Shapiro practiced law?
Michael A. Shapiro has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael A. Shapiro go to law school?
Michael A. Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Michael A. Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 2001
B.A.
Indiana University, Indianapolis
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2001
New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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