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Robert J. Shapiro is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Canterbury, Elder, Gooch, Surratt, Shapiro & Stein, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on construction. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Western (1987). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1987) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert J. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing construction law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Robert practices at Canterbury, Elder, Gooch, Surratt, Shapiro & Stein, P.C. in Dallas, TX
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Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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