Richard E Shapiro

Richard E Shapiro

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 54 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Princeton, NJ
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Education

5 Mapleton Rd, Princeton, NJ

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Education 50%

Focus on education and special education

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 42 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1983

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 45 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1980

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 52 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1973

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 54 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1971

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Richard E. Shapiro, LLC

5 Mapleton Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540-9646

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Richard E Shapiro's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Recommend

Mr. Shapiro is a great lawyer and a good man who helped me successfully fight against my employer who discriminated and harassed me utilizing it’s corporate power.

Posted by Thomas | June 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Extremely insightful and talented

Richard looked into the facts of my case, conducted additional research and developed a plan to help bring it to a successful conclusion. He was honest and straightforward and clear about the strengths and challenges of my particular circumstances. He was very thoughtful and skillfully presented my c...ase to ensure the best possible outcome. I am wholly impressed with how well he negotiated my settlement and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs an employment attorney.

Posted by Deborah | January 06, 2015 | Discrimination

CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION TAKEN SERIOUSLY

Mr. Richard Shapiro is an extraordinary lawyer and professional par excellence! He listens intently and asks the right questions to understand the needs of the client. I left his office after the first visit feeling a deep sense of being believed, and that he was willing to take my claims of discri...mination seriously. He is a great lawyer, but more importantly, a great human being. His commitment to the law is in the primary interest of seeking justice for those who seek his services. I highly recommend Mr. Richard Shapiro!

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2014

Thanks for the advice!

Liked seeking advice from Mr. Shapiro...found him to be knowledgeable and responsive on my topic. His advice was helpful in distilling emotions and focusing on being objective. Although it is early on, I look forward to maintaining relations with Mr. Shapiro and will continue to seek his advice.

Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Great lawyer

Mr. Shapiro has helped me when I experienced work place harassment and age discrimination at the company where I work. He solved my short disability issues. His expertise provided me protection in this difficult situation that allowed me to continue my employment. I would highly recommend Richard Sha...piro as an excellent, thoughtful, thorough and very experienced lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

1983

Attorney of the Year, American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana

1970

Order of the Coif, University of Wisconsin Law School

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Richard E. Shapiro, LLC

1995 - 1999

Of Counsel, Kevin H. Marino, LLC

1993 - 1993

Adjunct Professor -Constitutional Law, Rutgers Law School Newark

1991 - 1991

Adjunct Professor-Constitutional Law, Seton Hall Law School

1991 - 1995

Senior Enforcement Attorney, Office Of Thrift Supervision, Us Treasury

1986 - 1989

Senior Attorney, California State Public Defender's Office

1983 - 1991

Director of Public Interest Advocacy, New Jersey Department of Public Advocate

1979 - 1983

Director, SPDC

1972 - 1976

Director, PRP

1971 - 1972

Instructor, Boston College Law School

1970 - 1971

Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

Associations

2003 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association chapter

New Jersey

2002 - Present

New Jersey Special Education Practitioners

1987 - 1990

New Jersey Bar Association

Chair - Individual Rights Committee

1984 - 1996

NJ Supreme Court Model Civil Jury Charges Committee

Member

Education

1970

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

University of Michigan

MA - Masters

1965

Dickinson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1994

Discrimination and the Law of South Africa Housing Discrimination in New Jersey, USA

1994

Discrimination and the Law in South Africa Public Interest Advocacy in New Jersey

Languages

English

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