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Paul Alan Shapiro
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Shapiro Law Firm exclusively handles personal injury cases and we have been right here in Tallahassee representing and protecting the rights of the wrongfully injured for more than 25 years! Paul Shapiro established Shapiro Law Firm in 1996 and practices exclusively plaintiff personal injury law while specializing in car, truck, and motorcycle accident cases. Shapiro has personally obtained recoveries in excess of $50 million for more than 3,000 injured clients in the Tallahassee area. We know personal injury law! If you have been seriously injured, you deserve the best local legal representation possible and a serious attorney with real experience. At Shapiro Law Firm, we care about our clients and have been a part of the Tallahahassee community for more than 25 years. Shapiro Law Firm -- "Keeping the personal in personal injury law."
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Car Accident
70%
30 years | 3,000 cases
Personal Injury
14%
30 years
Trucking Accident
10%
30 years
Motorcycle Accident
4%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in Colorado for 10 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Shapiro Law Firm, P.A.
1835 Fiddler Ct, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
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Posted by Sharyl | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Personal Injury Attorney
I was injured in a motor vehicle accident in 2011, the level of service provided by Mr. Shapiro and his staff was excellent. I was very satisfied with the knowledge and skill of Mr. Shapiro and how well I was kept informed on my claim process. I would highly recommend Shapiro Law Firm to handle any o...
Paul Alan Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the recent pleasure of working with Mr. Shapiro on a personal injury matter. Throughout the course of the case, Mr. Shapiro and his firm displayed the highest level of professionalism and courtesy. We were able to achieve outstanding results for a family in need of our help. I would highly recommend Mr. Shapiro and his firm in the future for any and all matters involving personal injury."
"I met Paul in 1992 as we started law school together and have remained friends and colleagues ever since. Paul always took his legal education very seriously. Early in his career he decided to build his own firm focusing on personal attention to his clients. As a fellow personal injury lawyer, I would trust my own clients to Paul because I know he has the experience, knowledge, training, and professional ethics, but equally important, a big heart and passion for helping people. On a personal level, Paul is a true gentleman, has strong family values, and is a true friend."
"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Paul's a great guy. I got to know him quite well during our first year of law school (when we were roommates) and am very pleased and honored to endorse him. Paul is an excellent lawyer. Perhaps more importantly, Paul works very well with clients. Too many of our lawyer peers focus on lawyering and neglect client service. Not Paul. If you need a personal injury lawyer who will be exceptional with the lawyer tasks AND with helping you and caring about you, choose Paul Shapiro. I would."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2022
20 Years Rated Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Top 10% Most Honored Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Member, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Member, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
2021
10 Best Attorneys Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2020
25 Year Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
10 Best Attorneys Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 5% America's Most Honored Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2019
Top 5% America's Most Honored Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
10 Best Attorneys Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 5% Most Honored Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2017
Top 5% Most Honored Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Top 10% Most Honored Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
100% Club, Tallahassee Bar Association
2016
Partner in Service, Legal Services of North Florida
2016
America's Most Honored Top 10 Percent Professionals, American Registry
2015
20 Year Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell®
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Personal Injury Attorney, Shapiro Law Firm, P.A.
1996 - 1997
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer, Leon County Court 2nd Judicial Circuit
1996 - 2008
Pro-Bono Attorney, Tallahassee Bar
1996 - 1997
Associate, Tallahassee Insurance & Employment Law Defense Firm
1995 - 1995
Law Clerk, Tampa Medical Malpractice Defense Firm
1995 - 1995
Law Student Internship, Judge Kovachevich, US Federal Judge MD FL
1994 - 1994
Law Clerk, St. Petersburg Insurance Defense Firm
1993 - 1993
Law Clerk, St. Petersburg Plaintiff's Injury Law Firm
Associations
2018 - Present
Florida BarAdvertising Bar Committee Member
1998 - Present
Florida Justice Association
1998 - Present
American Association for Justice, Justice List
1996 - Present
American Bar Association
1998 - 2000
Tallahassee Bar AssociationLawyer Referral Service Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Motorcycle Accident claim vs. Fortune 500 Company
Settled $600,000
Trucking Accident Commercial Vehicle vs. Bus
Settled $450,000
Tractor Trailer vs. Compact Car
Settled $500,000
Car Accident - Rear End Collision
Settled $500,000
Education
1995
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Stetson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2022
TallahasseeInjuryLawyer
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers