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Seth Shapiro is a partner of Morris Law Firm, P.A. Mr. Shapiro is responsible for representing clients who have felony or misdemeanor offenses with a focus on white collar cases. Mr. Shapiro also handles sealing and expungement of criminal cases and traffic offenses for clients in the Tampa Bay area.
Mr. Shapiro’s combination of a solid legal foundation with extensive business experience allows him to address complex white collar criminal cases. Mr. Shapiro understands the intricacies of small business and corporate finance and operations that enables him to negotiate the best possible results for clients facing white collar criminal charges.
Mr. Shapiro’s combination of a solid legal foundation with extensive business experience allows him to address complex white collar criminal cases and negotiate the best possible results for clients facing criminal charges.
A Strong Legal Education that Benefits Clients
Mr. Shapiro attended Stetson University College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate and graduated Cum Laude, ranking in the top 10 percent of his class. Mr. Shapiro was also selected to the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society.
Stetson University College of Law is ranked No. 1 for trial advocacy and No. 2 for legal writing by U.S. News & World Report in 2015 and has provided Mr. Shapiro his outstanding legal foundation.
Mr. Shapiro also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from University of South Florida where he graduated in the Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society that recognizes graduate students in the top 10 percent of the class.
Mr. Shapiro’s MBA degree in addition to his JD degree enables him to understand the complexities of business, corporate procedure and finance that allows him to provide outstanding representation for those clients accused of white collar crimes.
Professional Associations
Mr. Shapiro is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association.
Languages spoken
English
111 Second Avenue NE
Suite 515
Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2015 | 06/01/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2020 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2019 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2018 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney at Law | Morris Law Firm | 2015 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present |
Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present |
Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society | Member | 2014 - Present |
Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society | Member | 2001 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Amazon Books Publication | What You Must Know If You Have Been Arrested For DUI | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude - With Honors) | 2014 |
University of South Florida | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2001 |
Stetson University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Domestic Battery - Pinellas County | No Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation |
Battery; Obstructing Or Resisting Officer Without Violence - Pinellas County | Withhold of Adjudication, No Jail, No Probation |
Possession of Marijuana; Outstanding Warrant - Pinellas County | Withhold of Adjudication, No Jail, No Probation |
Loitering And Prowling - Pinellas County | No Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation |
Disorderly Intoxication - Disturbance - Pinellas County | No Information (case dismissed), No Jail, No Probation |
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Belinda Lazzara, Domestic violence Attorney on May 29, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Absolute professional. Always happy to have Seth on the other side of a case. He is practical, accessible and no nonsense. He does a great job for his clients without making the case unnecessarily contentious or personal.
Clifford Wells, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Seth is a phenomenal attorney. He knows the inns and outs of the law as well as the strategies that cannot be taught.
Jason Herman, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Seth is a knowledgeable, confident criminal defense attorney. Would recommend his firm to anyone seeking criminal defense counsel.
Misa Everist, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Seth is an intelligent, capable, and organized attorney. He and his firm provide excellent representation to their clients. I would highly recommend Seth.
Andrew Pardun, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 10, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Catherine Saylor, Unknown Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean-Kelly Xenakis, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Leslie Sammis, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I've known Seth for many years and I am happy to recommend his services or the services of his firm for a criminal defense or DUI cases in Pinellas County and the surrounding areas. I've seen his work and the work of his firm in several cases and I'm always impressed with their hard work and tenacity.
Joshua Poe, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked with Seth for many years in business and he excels in a multitude of areas. Seth has now applied his keen intellect to the legal profession and I would highly recommend him to friends and other counsel seeking exceptional guidance in the area of criminal law.
Christina Xenakis, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Morris, Unknown Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer's work for criminal matters.
Maria Hale, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Tyler Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Seth Shapiro is a very intelligent and hard working attorney. He has tireless attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to his clients and his craft. His insight and knowledge of his cases are unmatched and his courtroom presence marks him as a superb advocate.
Summer Goldman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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