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About the Firm

Over 30 years of aggressive advocacy for injury victims across New York and Florida.

Free ConsultationsAll accident consultations are absolutely free and without any obligation whatsoever.

No Fee Unless We WinContingency fee only — no attorney's fee unless money is collected for you.

Strictly ConfidentialAll matters and conversations are kept in the strictest confidence.

We Do All the WorkStay focused on your life and health — let us handle everything else.

The Firm

Liberty and Justice
For You

The Law Offices of Adam L. Shapiro & Associates focuses on Accident and Injury claims, Worker's Compensation Matters, Social Security Disability Claims, along with other General Civil Litigation. Adam L. Shapiro and his staff take great pride in representing individuals and their families when tragedy strikes.

If you are hurt in an accident due to the negligence of another person, property owner, company, municipality, institution or other entity, you need a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney. His firm provides prompt answers to your questions, a quick presentation of your claim, and a personal touch often lacking with other law firms.

All client phone calls are always promptly returned. Mr. Shapiro is reachable and accessible — you will never be treated like just another file number. All claims and suits are handled expeditiously. Time is of the essence, especially when it comes to payment of your lost wages and medical bills.

Since 1994, Attorney Adam L. Shapiro has been helping New York & Florida injury victims recover money for injuries, wrongful death, wage losses, medical expenses and other damages resulting from accidents involving Cars, Trucks, Buses, Motorcycles, Boats, Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, Private and Public Property Owners, Defective Products & Toys, Medical Malpractice, and many other types of Serious Injury Claims.

"Liberty and Justice for You."

Since January 2000, Adam Shapiro has built a renowned practice in Forest Hills, NY — representing injury victims and the same institutional clients he once defended.

Experience30+ Years
Licensed InNY & FL
CourtsFed + State
Recovery$1M+ Club

Media Appearances: CBS, NBC, WPIX, News12, NY1, The New York Post, Newsday, and more. Mr. Shapiro's high-profile cases have drawn national and local media attention.

Our Unique Advantage

We Know How
The Other Side Thinks

Mr. Shapiro's extensive experience defending major institutional clients gives him a critical edge. He has sat at both sides of the table — which means he can anticipate, counter, and outmaneuver insurance company strategies before they deploy them.

Former Defense Clients Include:

Lloyd's of London
Harley Davidson
Ford Motor Credit
Bank of America
Legion Insurance Co.
NY State Liquidation Bureau
National Alliance Brokerage
NY Rent-A-Car

Biography

Adam L. Shapiro, Esq.
Career Timeline

1986
Jamaica High School
Graduated with Honors, a Presidential Award of Excellence from President Ronald Reagan, and a Regents Scholarship.
1990
SUNY Albany — B.S. Psychology
Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, double minor in Philosophy and Criminal Justice.
1993
University of Miami School of Law — J.D.
Earned his Juris Doctorate. Clerked at Shrier & Koenigsberg and interned at the Dade County Public Defender's Office, trying cases before graduation.
1993–1997
Criminal Defense & Insurance Litigation — Florida
Practiced Criminal Defense, then joined Carlos Diaz-Padron, P.C. and Hoffman & Hoffman, P.A. — handling national and international insurance and aviation litigation for institutional clients.
1997–2000
Issler & Schrage, LLP — Park Avenue, NYC
Associate then Partner at the midtown Park Avenue firm, representing insurance companies, corporations, celebrities, and individual plaintiffs and defendants.
2000
Adam L. Shapiro & Associates, P.C. — Founded
Opened his own practice in Forest Hills, Queens, NY — representing injury victims while appearing regularly in CBS, NBC, WPIX, News12, NY1, The New York Post, and Newsday.
2000 – Present
30+ Years — Serving New York & Florida
Building a nationally recognized personal injury practice with a Top 100 National Trial Lawyers ranking, Lawyers of Distinction recognition, Million Dollar Club membership, and many more awards.

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