Atty. Ruth Ellen Shapiro
Ruth Ellen Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance coverage, government and 2 other areas of law. Ruth received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Ruth Ellen Shapiro is a personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and government attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New Jersey New York Southern District Court (1985), New York Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1986), and Texas New Jersey District Court New York Eastern District Court (1994). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1985) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ruth Ellen Shapiro is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance coverage, government and 2 other areas of law
- Ruth received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Ruth practices in Houston, TX
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Ruth Ellen Shapiro's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ruth Ellen Shapiro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Ruth Ellen Shapiro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ruth Ellen Shapiro is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ruth Ellen Shapiro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Ruth Ellen Shapiro is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Ruth Ellen Shapiro is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
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 Houston 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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