Atty. William D. Shapiro

Atty. William D. Shapiro

William D. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate law, energy, public utility law.

McLean McLean 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About William D. Shapiro at a glance

William D. Shapiro is a business and energy attorney based in McLean, Virginia. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (1982), and Maryland (1984). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1971) and Williams College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William D. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate law, energy, public utility law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • William practices in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Shapiro's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William D. Shapiro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

William D. Shapiro is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D. Shapiro

Where is William D. Shapiro's law office located?
William D. Shapiro's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Shapiro handle?
William D. Shapiro focuses on business, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William D. Shapiro practiced law?
William D. Shapiro has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did William D. Shapiro go to law school?
William D. Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William D. Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1971
B.A.
Williams College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
Maryland
Admitted: 1984

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