Atty. Michael Alan Shapiro

Atty. Michael Alan Shapiro

Michael Alan Shapiro is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate law, commercial law and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from New York State University at Stony Brook in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Melville Melville 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Alan Shapiro at a glance

Michael Alan Shapiro is a wills, trusts, and business attorney based in Melville, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1982), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1982). Educated at New York State University at Buffalo (J.D., 1980) and New York State University at Stony Brook (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Alan Shapiro is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate law, commercial law and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from New York State University at Stony Brook in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices in Melville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Alan Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Alan Shapiro

Where is Michael Alan Shapiro's law office located?
Michael Alan Shapiro's law practice is located in Melville, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Alan Shapiro handle?
Michael Alan Shapiro focuses on wills, trusts, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Alan Shapiro practiced law?
Michael Alan Shapiro has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael Alan Shapiro go to law school?
Michael Alan Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Michael Alan Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York State University at Buffalo
- 1980
B.S.
New York State University at Stony Brook
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1982

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