Anna Shapiro

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Anna Shapiro

4.7
172 reviews
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Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 19 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Woburn, MA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Family, Business ... +2 more

300 Trade Center, Suite 3700, Woburn, MA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Anna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 60%

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Business 10%

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Divorce and Separation 10%

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Family 10%

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Real Estate 10%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 5
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 3 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2022

Member in Good Standing

Licensed in New Hampshire for 11 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2014

Active

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Shapiro Law, PC

300 Trade Center, Suite 3700, Woburn, MA, 01801

shapirolegal.com/

Anna Shapiro's Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Unwavering Client Commitment Through A Complex Employment Matter - Results Delivered

The team of SLG attorneys, that took my case, had a measured confidence that was backed by their deep experience in the area of employment law and upheld with the results that they delivered on. I came to SLG during one of the lowest points in my career; having experienced an incredibly challenging e...mployment situation, which had taken a devastating toll on my physical and mental health. I felt alone and in need of a light in the dark tunnel that I found myself in. My SLG team not only illuminated the path forward, guiding me every step of the way, they upheld their commitment to my best interests with dignity and respect. Their empathy and clear communication allowed me to make decisions for myself that supported my goals in being able to move on with my life and avoid a longer timeline typical with a lawsuit and potential litigation. The accessible and transparent fee structure allowed me to get the support that I needed and engage with the team’s strategy; demanding justice for the situation that I had endured. While I assumed that I was not one of their biggest cases, nevertheless, I felt valued and treated as though I was. My SLG team was incredibly responsive and kept me abreast of any changes during the negotiation phase. Their multidisciplinary expertise across the team allowed them to maximize on all points of the separation agreement and settlement. I could not have asked for a better experience with a law firm. With the case closed, I have moved on with my life understanding that the true miracle in my situation was having SLG to skillfully usher me to a new life, free from the injustice that I had been tangled in. Anonymous December 23, 2020

Posted by KEVIN | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Legal "pit-bull"

The Shapiro Law Group successfully represented me in my divorce, protecting my parental rights and my financial means to provide for my children. I have and will continue to recommend them to friends and family. Anna Shapiro is a legal pit-bull who you really want on your side fighting for you throu...ghout what is typically an emotionally trying ordeal. Her Partner Diane is brilliant, thorough, responsive and was very supportive during the most difficult time in my life. My only problem was that I tried to be a nice guy and negotiate with my ex directly which resulted in delayed action when I should have listened to Anna and Diane. I will continue to use SLG for any potential divorce related issues that may come up as well as for estate planning. Thanks again Anna!

Posted by Marie | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Supportive, Thorough, and Committed Team of Attorneys

Before I met with Anna Shapiro to discuss my case, I had consulted with another law firm who did not believe that my claim had merit. Anna took the time to listen to the details of my case and carefully considered appropriate recourse. She enlisted the assistance of two other attorneys in the firm a...nd this team took my case to a resolution much better than I ever anticipated. My legal team at Shapiro Law Group kept me informed throughout the process and sought a speedy and thorough completion of the case. The billing process was transparent with frequent detailed updates of charges and expenses. I am so grateful to have found such a committed, caring group of attorneys to assist me with attaining the settlement I clearly deserved.

Posted by Brian M. Wee | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Outstanding Commitment to Excellence

I was looking to hire an Attorney for my Bankruptcy case five years ago and I met Attorney Shapiro. She went above and beyond provided me with an outstanding service which far exceeded my expectation. Anna is truly wonderful and making sure everything was up to her high standard. Anna and her staff w...orked tirelessly and their commitment to excellence before and after my case was finish. I truly appreciate their dedication, caring, hard work and professionalism that they provide consistently.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Slapdash and Expensive

In my professional career, I regularly deal with lawyers for commercial, contract and patent law and so I have experience and realistic expectations of professional service providers. I can state categorically that from my experience, I found Anna Shapiro's work to be slapdash, uncaring and expensive.... By way of just a few examples; In a critical court document, I was written up as both Plaintiff and Defendant; Support calculations were incorrect and I was charged for the time to point that out and correct them; I was over-charged hundreds of dollars for simple admin work such as confirming a phone call was scheduled; a temporary judgement was made against me in my absence because Shapiro claimed she did not know we had been summoned to appear in court. At one stage, I was so dissatisfied with Shapiro’s work and heavy-handed billing that I demanded she reversed some charges which said she would only agree to if she dropped me as a client, knowing full well that I could not then replace her in time for my imminent litigation. After wasted months and many thousands of dollars, I decided to terminate my relationship with Shapiro Law and have another firm represent me for my Complaint for Modification. Even then, in my opinion, Shapiro act unprofessionally by being very obstructive. Her firm dragged their feet for weeks before handing over my files to my new lawyers and, despite instructions to the contrary, She cancelled my pending Complaint for Modification. I was already extremely stressed, and this last matter caused me even greater stress and hardship as I was by then homeless and delays in my hearing meant that I continued to be obligated to pay my ex-wife over 100% of my income in support costs, risking that I would also soon be bankrupt. I was also dealing with my father’s declining health in London, and flew back to Boston for the Modification hearing only to discover that it had been cancelled by someone at Shapiro’s firm. In the end I won my Modification case, but not via Shapiro Law. As far as I was concerned, there was no evidence that Anna Shapiro’s firm was professional or even remotely sympathetic throughout the entire process. I would never recommend this firm.

Anna Shapiro

Replied last January 18, 2017

Thank you for your valuable feedback. At ShapiroLegal we pride ourselves on maintaining a high level of professionalism, and we have a relentless commitment to quality as evidenced by our many client testimonials and 5 Star reviews. It saddens us to hear that your experience with the firm was less than satisfactory. While we cannot guarantee court decisions, we strive to make every client experience extraordinary. Our Law Firm Is The Product of Relationships Forged By Trust and Confidence Between its Attorneys and Clients. We apologize for any distress you have experienced, and we do sympathize with your unique situation. Please call us at your earliest convenience to discuss how we can better serve you in the future.

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Anna Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Monteith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Garrity

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vivian Crowell

Unknown lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Working with Anna, I have been able to see the effort and emotion she puts in to each and every case she works. Even as the CEO and Managing Partner, she still manages to be involved in every case in the firm in some way. She is a wonderful person to work with and has a passion for the law that would be difficult to match."

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Tiffany Haines

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Anna Shapiro is a talented and committed Attorney with a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of areas."

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Stephen Forlizzi

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anna. She is a talented advocate with outstanding work ethic."

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Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension Stayed issued in MA, 2018

updated on 04/26/2019

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Honors

2015

AVVO Clients Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Successful Modification Action

Won Modification case

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Education

2015

Loyola University Chicago

Health Law LLM

2006

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Northeastern University

MBA

1999

Northeastern University

MBA

1995

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Immersion Weekend

ASC's The Future of Health Care in Massachusetts

Publications

2015

Languages

Russian

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