Amy L. Shapiro

Amy L. Shapiro

also known as Amy Shapiro Family Law, LLC

4.3
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 44 years

Family Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Family

250 W. Coventry Court, Suite 111, Milwaukee, WI

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

My practice covers the areas of divorce, annulment and legal separation, custody, post-judgment, paternity, spousal support, domestic violence injunctions and modifications of child support. I am a certified mediator and am a member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin.

44 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-385 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 41 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1984

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 44 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1981

Terminated - Nonpayment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Amy Shapiro Family Law LLC

250 W. Coventry Court, Suite 111, Milwaukee, WI, 53217

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Amy L. Shapiro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Armin | July 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unethical and Incompetent

As stay at home Dad to my children for years asked Amy to file immediately, but Amy delayed, became a respondent, Amy ensured she met with opposing counsel (behind closed doors) and I lost access to joint marital accounts, a working vehicle, health and dental insurance, while Amy charged an unjustifi...able fees for her services with egregious errors. After re-entering the workforce and making monthly payments (as agreed), Amy placed a judgment on my home (higher amount than owed) as a favor for an endorsement of a prominent Judge’s political campaign. I called her, pointed out her gross incompetence and malpractice and settled the matter - If you’re going through a high conflict divorce, seek someone organized and ethical. Amy refused to address issues in a timely manner, and will take you for a “ride”. 15 months later, Amy reached out to my place of employment and requested services, which I would not service due to ethics/ conflict of interest.

Posted by Julie | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney!

I highly recommend Amy Shapiro. She helped me every step of the way with my divorce. She is extremely knowledgeable and hard-working. She was able to negotiate fairly with my ex-husband's attorney. If you are looking for a divorce attorney, give Amy a call!

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer, wonderful person.

I hired Amy to handle my divorce, after a long-term marriage, with children. My ex-wife chose not to hire a lawyer. It was important to me to have a guide and advocate whose humanity, care, and ethics coincided with mine. In time it became clear that Amy was not only a great lawyer, but a wise, car...ing, and good person. While she had my interests at heart, she ensured that the agreement I reached with my former spouse was fair and reasonable. Amy knows the law, with lots of experience, and she shared what I could expect and should consider in any of the scenarios that we talked through. She knows the process, and she made sure that I knew where I stood, what I could expect. I shared what was important to me, and we worked through the possibilities, and she let me decide what was going to be the best for me. She provided excellent advice, and guidance. I would recommend Amy to anyone.

Posted by Nathan | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney and Immensely Helpful Through Difficult Process

Amy Shapiro is an excellent attorney. She is a tenacious advocate, exceptionally smart, and a creative problem solver. Amy is very compassionate and caring for her clients as well. My divorce was very difficult and Amy's uncanny ability to keep me calm was amazing. I could not have gotten through it ...without her. Above all her ethics are impeccable. As legal professional myself, I have never encountered another attorney more responsive and on the ball. I strongly recommend Amy. I am very grateful that she was my attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2014 | Child Custody

Excellent, grounded

Ms. Shapiro is professional, readily demonstrates the applicability of her experience to a variety of challenges (including anticipated challenges), and has worked very hard to accommodate a variety of needs that arose in my case. She is decisive and firm, though able to contextualize decisions with...in a framework of longer-term goals, which in my case were continued communication and skills related to co-parenting.

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Amy L. Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carol Wessels

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As an Elder Law Attorney who does not practice family law, Attorney Amy Shapiro is my go-to referral lawyer when a family law case comes up. She has done an excellent job with those cases. We have also worked together on cases that had overlapping issues. She is very down to earth, explains things clearly, and knows how to fight for her clients when needed. I have complete confidence in her ability to do a great job for her clients."

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Gregory Hildebrand

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Amy, is an honest, hard-working and insightful attorney. I have worked opposite her on numerous cases, and she always has the ability to advance a client's position, while looking for creative solutions that can work for both parties and reduce conflict. She is one of the few lawyers I refer friends to as she treats all cases and clients ethically and as a priority."

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Israel Ramon

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and rated 2012 Best Family Law Attorney by Shepard's Express."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Best Divorce Attorney, Shepherd Express

2010

One of three finalists for Best Divorce Attorney, Shepherd Express

2008

Wisconsin Superlawyer in area of Family Law, Super Lawyers

2007

Wisconsin Superlawyer in area of Family Law, Super Lawyers

2006

Wisconsin Superlawyer in area of Family Law, Super Lawyers

2005

Wisconsin Superlawyer in area of Family Law, Super Lawyers

1991

Outstanding Attorney, Center for Public Representation

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Shareholder, Hawks Quindel, S.C.

Associations

2011 - Present

Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial American Inn of Court

Board Member

2008 - Present

Jewish Family Services of Milwaukee

Board of Directors

Wisconsin State Bar

Member

Milwaukee Bar Association

Member

Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin

Member

Family Law Bench Bar Committee

Member

Education

1981

Boston University

J.D. (1981)

1977

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

B.A.

Publications

1994

ABA Family Advocate Shortening Trial Time

1991

Wisconsin Journal of Family Law U.C.C.J.A. and P.K.P.A: A Comparative Study

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