Atty. Stuart Lane Shapiro

Atty. Stuart Lane Shapiro

Stuart Lane Shapiro is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, corporate litigation, securities litigation and 3 other areas of law. Stuart received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.

New York New York 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Stuart Lane Shapiro at a glance

Stuart Lane Shapiro is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Forman & Shapiro, LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1970) and New York (1972). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1969) and Carleton College (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stuart Lane Shapiro is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, corporate litigation, securities litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Stuart received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Stuart practices at Forman & Shapiro, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart Lane Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stuart Lane Shapiro

Where is Stuart Lane Shapiro's law office located?
Stuart Lane Shapiro's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Forman & Shapiro, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart Lane Shapiro handle?
Stuart Lane Shapiro focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stuart Lane Shapiro practiced law?
Stuart Lane Shapiro has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Stuart Lane Shapiro go to law school?
Stuart Lane Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Stuart Lane Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1969
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1970
New York
Admitted: 1972

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