Anna Shapiro

Anna Shapiro

4.4
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 19 years

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

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 4 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2022

Member in Good Standing

Licensed in New Hampshire for 11 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2014

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Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

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Anna Shapiro's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

89 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 33 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Prenuptial Agreement

I hired Anna Shapiro to represent me for a prenuptial agreement after seeing all her positive reviews. Both Anna and my partner’s attorney said that our prenuptial agreement would be a straightforward matter because neither of us had complicated assets. My partner’s attorney drafted the agreement and... I had Anna and her associate review it. Throughout working with Anna and her associate, their communication with me was extremely lacking. They made significant changes to the agreement, that resulted in an essential rewrite of the draft, but never spoke to me about what changes they were going to make and why. They also included some language in the agreement that had the potential to be harmful to me in the future and could also make it easier to invalidate the prenup due to the complexity. I had spoken to Anna’s associate before they rewrote the agreement and they never mentioned which content they planned to change or that they planned to rewrite it. When I later talked to Anna and her associate about the changes and why they didn’t inform me beforehand, their response was, “We don’t know the changes we’ll make until we make them.” Their rewrite of the agreement resulted in a lot of back and forth between the attorneys, something that could have been avoided had Anna and her associate spoken with me to explain and receive my consent for the changes they were going to make prior to making them. My partner’s attorney would call my partner before every edit and made sure they explained the draft’s contents before my partner approved it. Anna and her associate did not do that with me. They simply sent the document and (in an email) told me to reach out to them with any questions. Anna and her associate had multiple meetings together, which I was never apprised of what they discussed. They also had multiple meetings with my partner’s attorney, and I was also never told about what took place or was discussed. Though Anna and her attorney did include some useful definitions and clarifications to the prenuptial agreement, her communication with me was poor and I felt uninformed throughout the whole process. The end result of working with Anna was a nearly $8,000 bill for a simple, straightforward prenup. I trusted the 5-star reviews that other clients had written about Anna; however, Anna and her associate’s communication with me made me feel like my case was a low priority for them and they didn’t have the time to spend on it as they would have if I had a more complex case.

Posted by Danita | June 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Top Notch Legal Representation

The Shapiro Law Group WILL get the job done! We recently hired The Shapiro Law Group for Modification of Child Support. I had looked into and interviewed other attorneys but then I saw Ann Shapiro's video and I said, "that is exactly what our family needs". I contacted Ann and she and our family... had a free consultation with her to discuss our case and how move forward. Attorney Shapiro and Kelsey Yoon were truly a Godsend. That sounds like just words, but THEY ARE NOT. Both Attorney Shapiro and Attorney Yoon Listened, REALLY LISTENED to our case, and came up with a written motion and eventual agreement that was exactly what we needed and was equitable to protect our Granddaughter and Daughter. They represented our family’s situation in a no-nonsense and professional manner and that is exactly what we hired them to do. I cannot adequately express our gratitude and encourage anyone in a similar situation with child custody and/or child support challenges to hire them. Attorney Shapiro knows the law and will fight for and with you! Thank you, Shapiro Law Group

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Unwavering Client Commitment Through A Complex Employment Matter - Results Delivered

The team of SLG attorneys, that took my case, had a measured confidence that was backed by their deep experience in the area of employment law and upheld with the results that they delivered on. I came to SLG during one of the lowest points in my career; having experienced an incredibly challenging e...mployment situation, which had taken a devastating toll on my physical and mental health. I felt alone and in need of a light in the dark tunnel that I found myself in. My SLG team not only illuminated the path forward, guiding me every step of the way, they upheld their commitment to my best interests with dignity and respect. Their empathy and clear communication allowed me to make decisions for myself that supported my goals in being able to move on with my life and avoid a longer timeline typical with a lawsuit and potential litigation. The accessible and transparent fee structure allowed me to get the support that I needed and engage with the team’s strategy; demanding justice for the situation that I had endured. While I assumed that I was not one of their biggest cases, nevertheless, I felt valued and treated as though I was. My SLG team was incredibly responsive and kept me abreast of any changes during the negotiation phase. Their multidisciplinary expertise across the team allowed them to maximize on all points of the separation agreement and settlement. I could not have asked for a better experience with a law firm. With the case closed, I have moved on with my life understanding that the true miracle in my situation was having SLG to skillfully usher me to a new life, free from the injustice that I had been tangled in. Anonymous December 23, 2020

Posted by Jordan | August 19, 2020

Best Money I Never Spent

Most attorneys find a way to drain you....its kinda their specialty. Anna Shapiro told we twice in two consultations that I was on the right track and not in need of her services. Best $590 I have ever spent!!!!

Posted by Johnathan | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional service could not be more pleased

As a first time injury client, I had absolutely no clue where to start. I was extremely nervous as I was told I would need a major surgery and medical bills had already begun piling up. I found Shapiro Law Group online and I am so pleased I did. They immediately jumped on the case and from the firs...t meeting I knew I was in good hands. After they gathered all the information they needed from me, they ran with it. It was stress free for me and in the end, Shapiro Law earned me an incredible settlement. I hope this review finds and comforts all those who feel lost and overwhelmed when incidents and accidents happen and understand they will be in great hands with a top notch law group like Shapiro Law.

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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

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (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

Won Modification case

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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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