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Richard Joseph Shapiro

Richard Joseph Shapiro

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Estate Planning
    10 years, 200 cases
  • 40% Elder Law
    10 years, 175 cases
  • 5% Contracts / Agreements
    20 years, 100 cases
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Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    90 Crystal Run Road
    Middletown, NY 10941
    Office: 845-692-●●●● - show
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About me: Effective estate, business and asset protection planning can only occur when the client truly understands their goals and objectives. Only then can we engage... more

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Karen L Brady

I endorse this lawyer's expertise. Richard and I have attended several conferences together, including those at which he has been a speaker or panel... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Karen Brady , Arvada (CO), 16 days ago
Marc Eric Selden

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Richard since 2002. We have worked collaboratively on client matters and as educators on Estate Planning... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marc Selden , New York (NY), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 21 years since Richard Joseph Shapiro was first licensed to practice law in PA.
  • 19 years since Richard Joseph Shapiro was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 20 years since Richard Joseph Shapiro was first licensed to practice law in DC.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP 2001–present
Partner at Shapiro & Shapiro, LLP 1991–2001
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Pennsylvania Law School Law Juris Doctor 1988
Cornell University Communications Bachelor of Science 1985

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Orange County Bar Association 1992–present
Director Orange Regional Medical Center 1998–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Can my mother add me as joint tenant to the deed...
Richard's answer: Yes, but it's usually a poor planning choice. Adding you as a joint tenant would likely result in... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Sale of Assets to a "GDOT" -- An Essential Estate Planning Tool for Sizable Estates New York State Bar Association Trusts & Estates Section Newsletter 2009
Estate Planning For Blended Families The Elder Law Report 2008
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Estate, Business and Financial Planning A Time To Plan -- Unparalleled Opportunities 2009
Estate Planning Top 10 Estate Planning Techniques 2009
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