Stephen B. Shapiro
Washington, DC
Trusted construction attorney serving Washington.
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Stephen B. Shapiro is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction.
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- Handles Construction matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction, Washington (D.C.) (2020).
About Stephen B. Shapiro: Stephen B. Shapiro is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction.
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Practice focus
Stephen B. 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 Stephen B. Shapiro
Stephen B. Shapiro focuses on the practice of construction law, public contracts and commercial litigation. Building on his experience representing contractors, public and private owners, architects, engineers and construction managers, he has developed extensive legal experience in all aspects of government and commercial contracts, construction procurement, contract administration, bid protests, claims, dispute resolution and litigation, regulatory compliance and subcontractor, supplier and surety relations. Mr. Shapiro also has significant experience with legal issues arising from building defects and mold.
Mr. Shapiro is the Practice Group Leader of Holland & Knight's firm-wide Construction Industry Practice Group. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Associated General Contractors of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and is a frequent speaker on topics that are relevant to the construction industry. He also has published numerous professional articles and contributed to several industry text books.
Credentials
Education
The George Washington University
J.D. · 1988
University of Maryland
BA
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
District of Columbia
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Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction, Washington (D.C.)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal – The International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers magazine, 2011-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 USA, Construction Litigation, 2010-2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Construction Law, 2006-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Guide to the World's Leading Construction Lawyers, Legal Media Group's Expert Guides, 2013
2026
Locations
Office locations
800 Seventeenth Street N.W., Suite 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20006
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Stephen B. Shapiro focuses on Construction.
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Stephen B. Shapiro primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 800 Seventeenth Street N.W., Suite 1100.
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