Anna Shapiro

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Anna Shapiro

4.7
172 reviews
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Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 19 years

Employment and labor Lawyer Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Family, Business ... +2 more

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About Anna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 60%

60%
Business 10%

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Real Estate 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 3 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2022

Member in Good Standing

Licensed in New Hampshire for 11 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2014

Active

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

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Anna Shapiro's Reviews

Showing 11 - 13 of 13 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Felt cheated

I was recently laid off and in a vulnerable situation. I strongly felt that this practice took advantage of it and I got jipped. A reasonable attorney would charge contingency based only on the amount by which they help to increase severance payment. However, unfortunately that was not the case. ...This practice based the contingency on what I was already being given as severance. The attorney sounded very confident that she had enough to build a case and negotiate for more $. I felt pressured and agreed, since I was told that if I do not decide right away then I will have to pay for yet another session. Right after signing the tone changed where there is no guarantee to get the increase. Also when I share the feedback, I was told that I am being rude. STOP, do not contract with an attorney who is taking a substantial chunk of your severance even if they are unsuccessful in negotiating for more. Considering the way the contract was framed, I would have hoped to get someone who pursued and was aggressive enough to get a positive outcome.

Anna Shapiro

Replied last July 02, 2024

Good morning, John! Thank you for the feedback. I am sorry you feel this way - I was absolutely clear with you from the start about having NO expectations on getting more $, which you gladly agreed with and accepted. Further, I got you your severance back that you have already lost as it expired, as well as to have your employer work with us on tax breaks, so that you can receive more money. Truly wish you the best in your endeavors going forward, as I truly care for you as a Client! Thanks, Anna

Posted by Shiquita | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Work Retaliation

I went with Anna because she made me feel as though she really cared. Anna’s assistant drafted u my complaint getting information wrong in the end all she did was say they promised o give me a higher position but it I wanted to move forward I had to pay her (Why would I want to pay you when you could...n’t get results working without pay). Anna informed me that f anything happened afterwards to lease call her back. Well to my surprise I dd, but I had t pay her a fee just for her to hear that. As laid off without warning after she told me my job would promote me! To make matters worse she had the nerve to send me an email to promote her Life coach business!! What a joke! Don’t waste your time with this lawyer if you’re a minority and wasn’t born with money!!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2016 | Immigration

Immigration Matter

I hired Anna for my Citizenship Test, I did all the work, including application process, medical, gathering all documents, even mailed the application. So I only needed her the day of the interview. We agreed on one time fee, and would charge me $225.00/ hour for addition in case my case would take m...ore than one session, we also agreed to pay one another back: I would pay her if it takes more than 4 hours and she would do the same in case if it is less than 4 hours. I've already had my appointment with the INS, she only needed to be there with me at the time of the interview in case of "objective questions". Anyway two days before my appointment, she called me to tell me she needed $2700.00 more before she could go with me. Make my story short she kept the upfront money I gave her and never came to the interview. For this I would never recommend her even to my immediate enemy.

Anna Shapiro

Replied last January 25, 2016

I’m so sorry to hear about the service you were provided, but I think you have me confused with another attorney. I do not even practice Immigration law and your situation doesn’t seem at all familiar. I suggest you contact Avvo to see if they can help you find the attorney you are looking for. Good luck in all your future endeavors.

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Anna Shapiro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Monteith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Garrity

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vivian Crowell

Unknown lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Working with Anna, I have been able to see the effort and emotion she puts in to each and every case she works. Even as the CEO and Managing Partner, she still manages to be involved in every case in the firm in some way. She is a wonderful person to work with and has a passion for the law that would be difficult to match."

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Tiffany Haines

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Anna Shapiro is a talented and committed Attorney with a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of areas."

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Stephen Forlizzi

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anna. She is a talented advocate with outstanding work ethic."

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Tiffany Haines

Family lawyer

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Vivian Crowell

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension Stayed issued in MA, 2018

updated on 04/26/2019

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Honors

2015

AVVO Clients Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Successful Modification Action

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Education

2015

Loyola University Chicago

Health Law LLM

2006

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Northeastern University

MBA

1999

Northeastern University

MBA

1995

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Immersion Weekend

ASC's The Future of Health Care in Massachusetts

Publications

2015

Languages

Russian

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