Atty. Shana Decaro

Atty. Shana Decaro

Shana Decaro is a lawyer practicing personal injury, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law. Shana received a degree from Cardozo, and has been licensed for 45 years.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Shana Decaro at a glance

Shana Decaro is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. Tax Court (1981), and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Yeshiva University (J.D., 1980) and Cardozo George Washington University (B.A., 1977). Active member of New York State and Metropolitan Women's Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shana Decaro is a lawyer practicing personal injury, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law
  • Shana received a degree from Cardozo, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Shana practices at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Shana Decaro's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Shana Decaro is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

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.

Shana Decaro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Shana Decaro is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in New York →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shana Decaro

Where is Shana Decaro's law office located?
Shana Decaro's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shana Decaro handle?
Shana Decaro focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Shana Decaro practiced law?
Shana Decaro has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Shana Decaro go to law school?
Shana Decaro earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Shana Decaro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yeshiva University
- 1980
B.A.
Cardozo George Washington University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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