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Atty. Richard Jay Shapiro

Atty. Richard Jay Shapiro

Richard Jay Shapiro is a lawyer practicing taxation law. Richard received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Richard Jay Shapiro at a glance

Richard Jay Shapiro is a tax attorney based in New York, New York. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975), and U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1973) and Brown University (A.B., 1970). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard Jay Shapiro is a lawyer practicing taxation law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Richard practices in New York, NY

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Richard Jay Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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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 New York 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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Where is Richard Jay Shapiro's law office located?
Richard Jay Shapiro's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Jay Shapiro handle?
Richard Jay Shapiro focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Jay Shapiro practiced law?
Richard Jay Shapiro has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Richard Jay Shapiro go to law school?
Richard Jay Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1973
A.B.
Brown University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Claims
Admitted: 1977

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