Howard M. Shapiro
Washington, DC
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Howard M. Shapiro is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation.
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- Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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- Business · Criminal Defense · Litigation
- Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026).
About Howard M. Shapiro: Howard M. Shapiro is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation.
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Howard M. Shapiro represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Howard M. Shapiro
Howard Shapiro is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has more than 35 years of courtroom experience as a trial lawyer in civil and criminal matters, and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s leading litigators in high-stakes cases, ranging from bet-the-company contractual disputes to mass torts to white-collar litigation.
Credentials
Education
Yale University
J.D. · 1985
Williams College
B.A. · 1982
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New York, New York S
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District of Columbia
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Recognition
Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Accounting
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Breach of Contract
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Federal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Investigations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Internal Investigations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — SEC Enforcement
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Fraud
2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
2026
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Howard M. Shapiro focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, Litigation, and White Collar.
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Howard M. Shapiro primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
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