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As a divorce lawyer, Laura was selected by 5280 Magazine as a Super Lawyer in Colorado for her practice in the area of divorce and family law. Look for her profile in the April 2006 edition. She is rated AV with Martindale Hubbell which the highest rating.
Laura began her legal career as a lawyer in 1977 in New York. In New York, she acted as a hearing officer for the New York City Office of Rent Control. Later in New York, she practiced Immigration Law and Family law, and then worked as a lawyer for Legal Services in upstate New York and later in Colorado. She began her Colorado career as a lawyer in 1979 with Colorado Rural Legal Services.
In 1985 she began her work as a lawyer for the Colorado Attorney General's office and represented the Colorado Health Department and several agencies; this work involved complex litigation for the Department. All of her prior experience helped to hone her litigation skills. In 1987 she began focusing solely on divorce and family law matters. She started this focus working with the Law Office of Stephen J. Harhai and later, Malman & Malman. She has been a speaker on family law issues and has written several articles on issues relating to children, property division and divorce issues.
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 1981
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State: New York
Acquired: 1978
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21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Jeremy | September 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
GREAT CHOICE!
Laura and her team are consummate professionals. I had a unique situation, as most of us do, and they took it head on and really put my son first in my divorce. I am very happy with the fair outcome and continue to use Laura with all of my large disagreements with my son's mother. Thank you Laura,...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing lawyer and team
Laura is an expert in her field of law. She will give you unwavering support. Her staff is also very knowledgeable and caring. My ex-husband pulled all the stops, and I mean ALL. Every penny he could try to argue he did. He was also emotionally abusive - Laura (and her team) fought for me and gav...
Posted by Mike | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
When you really, really need someone to help you
I can't imagine what my life would be like without Laura Shapiro's help. Like many of us I ended up in a relationship that went sideways. When your friends talk about horrible divorce stories… I'm one of those. It is an understatement to say that I owe my current HAPPY life and state of mind...
Posted by Ben | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
An apex family law attorney
I have secured Laura's services twice for custodial issues framed by very difficult and accusatory circumstances which were harmful to my child. Needless to say, when the well-being of your child is on the line, you seek out the best counsel possible regardless of the personal sacrifice required. I...
Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
an effective and compassionate divorce/child custody lawyer
When I was in a very difficult time of my life, Laura helped me wonderfully. I am grateful to Laura for what she has done for me and my child. I think that Laura's experience, wise advice, and compassion would help her clients to get through the difficult time with the best possible. I strongly re...
"Laura is fantastic to work with and a fabulous family law attorney. Laura is able to work collaboratively as an opposing counsel to resolve issues, while maintaining the skill and ability to successfully take matters to trial when necessary. Laura's finesse and experience in the world of domestic relations is renowned and respected by fellow practitioners. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
"No nonsense, on top of her game all the time, strong advocate with ability to work through the difficulties often encountered in divorce actions. I endorse this lawyer."
"Laura is a touch and experienced attorney who excels at representing the interests of her clients. I recommend her highly."
"I strongly endorse Ms. Shapiro as a family/divorce attorney whose experience and knowledge of the law will serve her clients exceptionally well. She is a skilled and strong litigator whose courtroom skills place her in the top tier of family law practitioners in Colorado. She frequently speaks and writes on divorce and family law issues. She knows the law, is committed to assisting her clients throught one of the most difficult periods of their lives and is always well prepared, whether it is for court or for resolution. I recommend her most highly."
"Laura has an incredible knowledge base and extensive experience in Family Law. She knows how to get results and she fights hard for clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 10 Attorney, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine
1991 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Laura E. Shapiro, P.C.
1990 - 1991
Attorney, Law Office of Malman and Malman, P.C.
1987 - 1990
Attorney, Law Office Of Stephen J. Harhai
1984 - 1987
Assistant Attorney General, Human Resources, Office Of The Attorney General, State Of Colorado
1983 - 1984
Attorney, Laura E. Shapiro, P.C.
1980 - 1983
Attorney, Colorado Rural Legal Services
1978 - 1978
Associate, Garganigo and Goldsmith
1978 - 1979
Staff Attorney, New York Legal Services
1977 - 1978
Hearing Officer/Office of Rent Control, NYC Office of Rent Control
1980 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
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1992 - 1993
Metro Denver Interdisciplinary CommitteePresident
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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