Atty. Michael R. Shapiro

Atty. Michael R. Shapiro

Michael R. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing income tax planning, commercial tax, audits and 2 other areas of law.

Detroit Detroit 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Michael R. Shapiro at a glance

Michael R. Shapiro is a business, tax, and international tax attorney based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Washburn, 1987) and University of Connecticut (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael R. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing income tax planning, commercial tax, audits and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. 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.

Michael R. Shapiro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael R. Shapiro is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

International Tax

Michael R. Shapiro is one of 1,693 international tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international tax attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael R. Shapiro's law office located?
Michael R. Shapiro's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Shapiro handle?
Michael R. Shapiro focuses on business, tax, international tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael R. Shapiro practiced law?
Michael R. Shapiro has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael R. Shapiro go to law school?
Michael R. Shapiro earned their education at (LL.M. Washburn, 1987); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Michael R. Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Washburn
New York University
- 1987
B.S.
University of Connecticut
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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