Marc L. Shapiro

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Marc L. Shapiro

4.9
30 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Naples, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death ... +2 more

720 Goodlette Rd N Ste 304, Naples, FL

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About Marc

Biography

Marc L. Shapiro P.A. is an award winning Personal Injury Attorney with over 29 years of experience. Call 239-880-3359 today for a FREE consultation!

Marc L. Shapiro P.A. has served SWFL with integrity, passion, and a commitment to his clients for over 29 years.

At The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A., our Naples car accident attorneys understand the intricacies of the motor vehicle accident law, especially trucking laws. We use this knowledge to maximize the financial compensation our injured clients are entitled to, based on their injuries and case.

Through our years of experience representing wrongful death cases throughout Florida, we have learned how to serve our clients effectively and efficiently, easing the burden for surviving family members so that they can focus on putting their lives back together.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

34 years

30%
Personal Injury 30%

34 years

30%
Real Estate 15%

34 years

15%
Wrongful Death 15%

34 years

15%
Foreclosure 10%

34 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2015 2014
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Marc L. Shapiro, P.A.

720 Goodlette Rd N Ste 304, Naples, FL, 34102

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Marc L. Shapiro's Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Frank | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall in Naples

When I needed an attorney here, I called my brother, an attorney practicing in another state. After extensive research he recommended that I contact Marc Shapiro in Naples. I took his advice and I am glad I did for the following reasons: 1. Marc does not do a lot of advertising. It is hard t...o watch the evening news in SW Florida and not see a half dozen or more commercials for attorneys. From huge multi-generational firms to firms that appear to be one lawyer and his two young kids. I am suspicious of firms that feel the need to spend money on advertising instead of client services. Also there is a “Better Call Saul” vibe in these ads. Marc does not go there. 2. My case was a slip and fall. Even though I had severe injuries, Marc and the attorney he assigned to my case (Rich Lavariere) gave a very clear explanation of how difficult such cases are to win in Florida, and especially in Collier County. And since we were going against a hospital with a mega law firm and very deep pockets, Marc was realistic in informing me of my chances of success. I much prefer this approach instead of giving me an unrealistic promise of a very large payout. 3. Marc assigned Rich Lavariere to my case. Rich is a young attorney who combines the enthusiasm of youth with the knowledge of the law that belies his age. Rich kept me informed every step of the way. He provided me with copies of all the filings and the strategy of how he is proceeding. We communicated mainly via email. He answered my inquiries promptly, usually within the hour. He returned phone calls no later than the next day. Superb effort. 4. Marc has assembled an unbelievable team of support personnel consisting of paralegals, legal assistants, researchers, accountants, investigators and others. Although I had only a few interactions with them, all showed a high degree of competence. 5. Mediation. It is no surprise that most cases are settled at the mediation hearing. This is a long, arduous, “how sausage is made”, process. Rich prepped me on what to expect and how I should act. He was spot on. His presentation was concise, but thorough and fully explained how I was affected by fall. During our one-on-one with the mediator he explained what our expectations were and our needs. I had very little to do in those sessions. Rich handled those perfectly. 6. Outcome. It has been said that a successful outcome is one where both sides were unhappy. I don’t know if “unhappy” is the proper word. Although I wish I received a larger award, I was satisfied with the outcome. It even was much higher than what the mediator (with 37 years of experience) thought the final figure would be. So, I guess I was less unhappy than the other side. 7. In any review of a personal services firm, three questions must be answered. “Were you happy with service provided”? “Would you use this firm again”? And “Would you recommend this firm to others”? Based on my experiences with the Shapiro law firm, my answers are: “Yes!”, “Yes!”, and “Yes!”

Posted by Jessica | July 09, 2014 | Personal Injury

Mr. Shapiro was the best choice I could have made after my car accident!!

Last year I got into a car accident in Florida, with my kids in the car! The guy that hit me didn't have insurance, and Florida is a no fault state, so I wasn't getting any help to pay for my injuries from the air bag. I searched the internet for a lawyer and I was worried that I would end up not get...ting any help from them either and have to pay out even more money that I didn't have. I called Marc Shapiro and was shocked to find someone that spoke with me right away and was genuinely concerned about my situation. Mr. Shapiro was working on my case that very night! I was able to relax and let Marc and his staff take over the situation. I was kept well informed of every detail that happened throughout the case and got so much more from the settlement than I thought possible. I am grateful to have met Marc, and am happy to say that we still keep in touch and I would always call him first if anything was to happened to me, my children, or anyone else I know. I highly recommend this man!

Marc Shapiro

Replied last July 09, 2014

I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your comments and it has been a pleasure working with you and your family. I care, we care about all that you have gone through and am privileged that you chose our law firm to help you through these times. Thank you for you support and confidence. Sincerely, Marc

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2013 | Real Estate

A decade of Great Service

Mr. Shapiro has assisted my family in all legal matters for the past 10+ years. His knowledge of Real Estate here in the South West Florida area is unmatched. He has written and reviewed countless contracts for us and is always there with a single phone call. Marc, only hires dedicated professiona...ls and truly cares about his clients. He cares enough about his clients that he will tell you if something is out of his expertise and even recommend other attorneys with various skill sets. His recommendations have always been excellent. I would just like to say thank you to Marc L. Shapiro and his entire office.

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Marc L. Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Glenn Honda

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 07

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."

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James Moore

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Other

"I proudly endorse Marc as a great lawyer."

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Michael Jeffcoat

Car accident lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Melton

Car accident lawyer | Dec 04

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."

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Mark Clay

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 19

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."

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Sean Cleary

Litigation lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Thomas Hunker

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

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."

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John Cusick

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community.."

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Elizabeth Munro

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 21

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."

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Howard Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 20

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."

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Giacomo Behar

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Dillingham

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 19

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."

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Julia Dolman

Real estate lawyer | Jul 19

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."

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Reshard Alexander

Real estate lawyer | Jul 19

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."

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Robert Garven

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 19

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)."

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Timothy Fizer

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

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."

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Ryne Sandel

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 18

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."

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Benjamin Stirling

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

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."

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Evan Ostfeld

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 10

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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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer

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John Cusick

Foreclosure lawyer

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Debt settlement lawyer

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John Phillips

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Personal injury lawyer

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Reshard Alexander

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Jack Ivey

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer

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John Schroeder

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Personal injury lawyer

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Elizabeth Munro

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers

2025

Top 10 Naples Personal Injury Law, Trust Analytica

2022

Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings'

2015

Best Selling Author, Amazon

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide, Strathmore

2012

Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standard, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Gratitude Gala Sponsor, Community Mission for Hope

2010

Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standard, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Client Review Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Lawyers of Distinction, Gulfshore Business

1989

Pierce Memorial Award, Pierce Memorial

1989

Graduated with honors - Cum Laude, Kent State University

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Golden Key National Honor Society, Kent State University

Work Experience

2003 - Present

President, Owner, Aries Title, LLC

1998 - Present

President, Managing Partner, Marc L. Shapiro, P.A.

1989 - 1991

Clerk, Nuerenburg, Paris, Heller and McCarthy, Co

Associations

2025 - Present

Autism Collier Charter School (ACCS)

Board Member

2016 - Present

BNI

President

2016 - Present

American Inns of Court Foundation

Associate Member

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2015 - Present

BNI

Member

2013 - Present

FGCREIA

Executive Sponsor

2013 - Present

House of Gaia community learning center.

Board of Directors

1995 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1993 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Attorney

1992 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Supreme Court of the State of Florida

Attorney Member

1989 - Present

Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity

Lifetime Member

1989 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International

Member

1989 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Golden Key National Honor Society

Lifetime Member

Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court

Member

Collier County Bar Association

Member

1995 - 1995

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

1995 - 1995

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1999

Stetson University College of Law

Court Appointed Arbitrator Certification

1992

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Kent State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Florida Gulf Coast Real Estate Investors meeting The Evolution of Real Estate Investing

2016

Florida Gulf Coast Real Estate Investors Association Buying Probate Properties

2015

The Real Estate Investors Association

LLC's and Entity Structures

2015

Florida Paralegal Association (annual conference)

Real Estate Disclosures (a case law overview)

2015

CYDEC CMS

Asset Protection & Estate Planning

2015

Asset Protection Bootcamp

Asset Protection Trusts & Entity Structuring

2014

Real Estate Investors Assn.

Strategies & Secrets of Using a Land Trust

2014

Florida Gulf Coast REIA Monthly Event Negotiate Like A Professional

2010

What you need to know about foreclosure law

Legal Analyst

2010

Fort Myers Event~Marc Shapiro speaks on Foreclosure Auctions Foreclosure Auctions

2010

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Ava Maria University Moot Court Competition

Court Competition

Publications

2015

Co-authured Book Amazon Business Leader Success

2010

Nuevos Echos LEGAL ANALYST

2009

Naples Daily News All about foreclosures and short sales

Languages

English

Spanish

Creole

Activity

Top Contributor

Marc earned significant contribution points in 2015.

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