About

Spencer D. Shapiro is a professional litigator with a focus on civil rights, non-public injury, and municipal law instances in New York State Supreme Courts and Federal District Courts.

Spencer D. Shapiro is a committed litigator at Horn Wright, LLP, based in Garden City, New York. With a wealth of revel in in handling civil rights, personal injury, and municipal regulation instances, Mr. Shapiro has hooked up himself as a relied on prison advise in the New York prison community.

Prior to joining Horn Wright, LLP, Mr. Shapiro served as a Deputy County Lawyer for the Litigation and Appeals Bureau of the Nassau County Lawyer’s workplace. In this function, he vigorously defended the County in opposition to claims of municipal liability through diverse prison approaches, which include motion exercise, depositions, and trials. His efforts led to a hit verdicts in several cases, showcasing his strong litigation capabilities.

As a founding member of the Early Case Assessment and Litigation Support Section, Mr. Shapiro performed a key function in overseeing the consumption and evaluation of notices of claims acquired through the County. By identifying problematic claims and assessing capability legal responsibility, he helped the County successfully manipulate felony demanding situations.

Building on his diverse legal heritage, Mr. Shapiro now specializes in representing people who've been victims of civil rights violations, which include police brutality, fake arrest, malicious prosecution, and prisoners’ rights. Additionally, he offers legal recommend to clients who have suffered injuries in diverse accidents, drawing on his understanding in personal injury regulation.

Mr. Shapiros revel in in municipal regulation is especially treasured whilst representing clients with claims in opposition to municipalities or municipal groups, consisting of faculty districts and public transportation entities. These cases frequently involve strict closing dates and complicated criminal procedures, requiring a skilled legal professional like Mr. Shapiro to navigate the prison panorama efficiently.

Mr. Shapiro obtained his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and holds an undergraduate diploma in Sociology from Stony Brook University. His robust educational history, coupled with his realistic enjoy, makes him an impressive endorse for his customers within the felony area.

Legal Issues

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Municipal Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Deputy County Lawyer
  Office of the Nassau County Lawyer
  2018

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Conditional Fees

Location