Marc L. Shapiro P.A. is an award winning Personal Injury Attorney with 29 years of experience. Call (239) 529-4928 today for a FREE consultation!Marc L. Shapiro P.A. has served SWFL with integrity, passion, and a commitment to his clients.
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With 29 years of experience, Marc L. Shapiro P.A. has served SWFL with integrity, passion, and a commitment to his clients. Have you been injured in a car accident? Trust the Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro to represent you and your family. Marc L. Shapiro is an expert Personal Injury Attorney that cares about representing his community and clients with integrity.
Marc L. Shapiro is the principal and founder of the law offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. Marc practices primarily in the areas of Plaintiff’s Personal injury and wrongful death cases, complex commercial real estate litigation, title insurance disputes, foreclosure defense, mortgage law, bank workouts, short sales and commercial and residential landlord tenant disputes.
Marc also represents and advises real estate investors and entrepreneurs in their transactional dealings including real estate closings, entity structuring and planning for both tax purposes and asset protection.
Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. was one of only eight law firms to be recognized as one of Southwest Florida's Lawyers of Distinction by Gulfshore Magazine (2006). Marc is also featured in the 2013 edition of "Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide" for demonstrating leadership and achievement in his profession.
Marc frequently delivers seminar presentations on various real estate related issues, such as investing in foreclosures, buying through lease options, purchasing properties through probate and how to structure real estate purchases to maximize tax deductions and asset protection.
Marc has been cited in local media as an expert in mortgage foreclosure law and he has appeared on WINK news program as a legal analyst. Marc also makes a weekly appearance on the legal eagle section of the radio show “Real Estate Best Buys” which can be heard on Sundays at 10:00a.m on 96.1 FM, K-Rock.
Marc is active in the community and participates in raising money for the local chapters of Autism Speaks and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund). Marc has volunteered to serve as a judge for both the Collier County public schools Mock Trial competition and the Ava Maria Moot court competition. Marc also sits on the board of House of Gaia community learning center.
Marc is community minded and an advocate for Autism as well as Juvenile Diabetes. One of his favorite pastimes is to play the drums in a band with other professionals in our community. He volunteers often for different causes and participates in community's festivities on a regular basis.
Marc attended Kent State University before attaining his law degree from the University of Akron in 1992. He has been practicing law in Naples, Florida ever since.
Marc is married with two children, has a cat and a dog named Vinny. He enjoys sports, plays golf and tennis and participates in company athletic events.
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Marc L. Shapiro, P.A.
720 Goodlette Rd N Ste 304
Naples, FL, 34102-5656
Marc L. Shapiro, P.A.
2295 S. Hiawassee Road
Suite 403
Orlando, FL, 32835
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1992 | 03/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
Best Selling Author | Amazon | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Best Attorneys of America | Rue Ratings' | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide | Strathmore | 2013 |
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standard | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Gratitude Gala Sponsor | Community Mission for Hope | 2012 |
Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standard | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Client Review Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Lawyers of Distinction | Gulfshore Business | 2006 |
Graduated with honors - Cum Laude | Kent State University | 1989 |
Pierce Memorial Award | Pierce Memorial | 1989 |
Golden Key National Honor Society | Kent State University | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President, Owner | Aries Title, LLC | 2003 - Present |
President, Managing Partner | Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. | 1998 - Present |
Clerk | Nuerenburg, Paris, Heller and McCarthy, Co | 1989 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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BNI | President | 2016 - Present |
American Inns of Court Foundation | Associate Member | 2016 - Present |
National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2015 - Present |
BNI | Member | 2015 - Present |
House of Gaia community learning center. | Board of Directors | 2013 - Present |
FGCREIA | Executive Sponsor | 2013 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 1995 - Present |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Attorney | 1993 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
Supreme Court of the State of Florida | Attorney Member | 1992 - Present |
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity | Lifetime Member | 1989 - Present |
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International | Member | 1989 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1989 - Present |
Golden Key National Honor Society | Lifetime Member | N/A |
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
Collier County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | 1995 - 1995 |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | 1995 - 1995 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Co-authured Book Amazon | Business Leader Success | 2015 |
Naples Daily News (Interview) | Banks again aggressively foreclosing on Southwest Florida homes | 2012 |
Nuevos Echos | LEGAL ANALYST | 2010 |
Naples Daily News | All about foreclosures and short sales | 2009 |
Naples Daily News | Going, going, gone: Auctions of foreclosed homes becoming very competitive | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | Court Appointed Arbitrator Certification | 1999 |
University of Akron School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
Kent State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Florida Gulf Coast Real Estate Investors Association | Buying Probate Properties | 2016 |
Florida Gulf Coast Real Estate Investors meeting | The Evolution of Real Estate Investing | 2016 |
Property Protege Group | Unlicensed Practice of Real Estate What Is It and How to stay complient | 2016 |
CYDEC CMS | Asset Protection & Estate Planning | 2015 |
Asset Protection Bootcamp | Asset Protection Trusts & Entity Structuring | 2015 |
Florida Paralegal Association (annual conference) | Real Estate Disclosures (a case law overview) | 2015 |
The Real Estate Investors Association | LLC's and Entity Structures | 2015 |
Real Estate Investors Assn. | Strategies & Secrets of Using a Land Trust | 2014 |
Florida Gulf Coast REIA Monthly Event | Negotiate Like A Professional | 2014 |
Fort Myers Event~Marc Shapiro speaks on Foreclosure Auctions | Foreclosure Auctions | 2010 |
Entrepreneur Wealth Club | Marc Shapiro Speaks on Foreclosure Auctions | 2010 |
What you need to know about foreclosure law | Legal Analyst | 2010 |
Ava Maria University Moot Court Competition | Court Competition | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Lakewood Villas, Homeowners Assoc. vs Hugner Petion | Case dismissed. Mr. Shapiro filed a legal action to overturn the foreclosure sale and Mr. Petion was able to recover all the equity in the condominium |
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Glenn Honda, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 7, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Thoughtful and experienced, certainly the kind of advocate you would want for your personal injury case.
James Moore, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 5, 2018
Relationship: Other
I proudly endorse Marc as a great lawyer.
Glenn Honda, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 7, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Thoughtful and experienced, certainly the kind of advocate you would want for your personal injury case.
James Moore, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 5, 2018
Relationship: Other
I proudly endorse Marc as a great lawyer.
Michael Jeffcoat, Car accident Attorney on Dec 4, 2018
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Melton, Car accident Attorney on Dec 4, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tremendous Naples Legal Resource. Marc is a great guy and his clients are lucky to have him.
Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Shapiro. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact him for help.
Sean Cleary, Litigation Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Thomas Hunker, Unknown Attorney on Oct 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Shapiro has provided valuable advice to individuals on Avvo. His contributions show that he is knowledgeable in many areas of law. I endorse this lawyer.
John Cusick, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Ralls, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community..
Elizabeth Munro, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Shapiro is a well respected member in the legal community. His civil litigation skills and exemplary reputation, precede him. I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Lewis, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Shapiro is one of the finest attornesy in his state. I highly recommend his legal services.
Giacomo Behar, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Christopher Dillingham, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Shapiro probably does not recall me, but I worked on some of his personal injury cases when I was a Casualty adjuster with Progressive Insurance. His demands were well-crafted, and he demonstrated a keen understanding of personal injury law. I'd have no reservation about referring a case to him if I needed an attorney in his area.
Julia Dolman, Real estate Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Marc Shapiro is well recognized in the legal community for his talent, experience and compassion. His knowledge of complex legal issues is illustrated by his detailed responsive contributions on Avvo. I endorse this fellow Florida attorney.
Reshard Alexander, Real estate Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is well versed in a variety of practice areas and is always concerned in providing his client's with superior legal service.
Robert Garven, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shapiro has an excellent grasp of transactional work (such as real state) and litigation (such as personal injury).
Timothy Fizer, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Shapiro's posts on Avvo demonstrate a superior knowledge of the law coupled with an understanding as to how to apply the law to real life situations. I gladly endorse this lawyer.
Ryne Sandel, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
The field of personal injury law can be complicated and trying. Having a lawyer like Mr. Shapiro on your side will ensure your rights remain protected and your interests fought for. His presence on AVVO has been an invaluable assets to those seeking answers to complicated legal questions. He has proven himself as client-centered, competent and passionate. I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Stirling, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shapiro is an excellent contributor to Avvo and clearly knows the law inside and out. He is an asset to the legal community and to the injured citizens of Florida.
Evan Ostfeld, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known and worked with Marc for over 10 years. He is an excellent and dedicated Personal Injury attorney who honestly cares about his clients. Our firms have being referring cases back and forth during this time and plan to do so in the future. Evan M. Ostfeld, Esquire
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