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With 27 years of experience, Marc L. Shapiro P.A. has served SWFL with integrity, passion, and a commitment to his clients. Have you been injured in a car accident? Trust the Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro to represent you and your family. Marc L. Shapiro is an expert Personal Injury Attorney that cares about representing his community and clients with integrity.
Marc L. Shapiro is the principal and founder of the law offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. Marc practices primarily in the areas of Plaintiff’s Personal injury and wrongful death cases, complex commercial real estate litigation, title insurance disputes, foreclosure defense, mortgage law, bank workouts, short sales and commercial and residential landlord tenant disputes.
Marc also represents and advises real estate investors and entrepreneurs in their transactional dealings including real estate closings, entity structuring and planning for both tax purposes and asset protection.
Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. was one of only eight law firms to be recognized as one of Southwest Florida's Lawyers of Distinction by Gulfshore Magazine (2006). Marc is also featured in the 2013 edition of "Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide" for demonstrating leadership and achievement in his profession.
Marc frequently delivers seminar presentations on various real estate related issues, such as investing in foreclosures, buying through lease options, purchasing properties through probate and how to structure real estate purchases to maximize tax deductions and asset protection.
Marc has been cited in local media as an expert in mortgage foreclosure law and he has appeared on WINK news program as a legal analyst. Marc also makes a weekly appearance on the legal eagle section of the radio show “Real Estate Best Buys” which can be heard on Sundays at 10:00a.m on 96.1 FM, K-Rock.
Marc is active in the community and participates in raising money for the local chapters of Autism Speaks and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund). Marc has volunteered to serve as a judge for both the Collier County public schools Mock Trial competition and the Ava Maria Moot court competition. Marc also sits on the board of House of Gaia community learning center.
Marc is community minded and an advocate for Autism as well as Juvenile Diabetes. One of his favorite pastimes is to play the drums in a band with other professionals in our community. He volunteers often for different causes and participates in community's festivities on a regular basis.
Marc attended Kent State University before attaining his law degree from the University of Akron in 1992. He has been practicing law in Naples, Florida ever since.
Marc is married with two children, has a cat and a dog named Vinny. He enjoys sports, plays golf and tennis and participates in company athletic events.
| Marc L Shapiro: | Member at The Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. |
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720 Goodlette Rd N Ste 304 Naples, FL 34102-5656 |
| Website: | http://attorneyshapiro.com/ |
| Phone: | 239-649-8050 |
| Fax: | 239-649-8057 |
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Marc L. Shapiro, P.A.
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Key National Honor Society | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Golden Key National Honor Society | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Supreme Court of the State of Florida | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Supreme Court of the State of Florida | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Attorney | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Attorney | N/A |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
| Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | 1995 - 1995 |
| Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | 1995 - 1995 |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
| House of Gaia community learning center. | Board of Directors | 2013 - 1900 |
| House of Gaia community learning center. | Board of Directors | N/A |
| FGCREIA | Executive Sponsor | N/A |
| House of Gaia community learning center. | Board of Directors | N/A |
| FGCREIA | Executive Sponsor | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | N/A |
| BNI | Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | N/A |
| BNI | Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2015 - 1900 |
| BNI | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| BNI | President | N/A |
| American Inns of Court Foundation | Associate Member | N/A |
| BNI | President | N/A |
| American Inns of Court Foundation | Associate Member | N/A |
| BNI | President | 2016 - 1900 |
| American Inns of Court Foundation | Associate Member | 2016 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Selling Author | Amazon | 2015 |
| Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Best Attorneys of America | Rue Ratings' | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
| Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide | Strathmore | 2013 |
| Gratitude Gala Sponsor | Community Mission for Hope | 2012 |
| Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standard | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standard | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Client Review Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| Lawyers of Distinction | Gulfshore Business | 2006 |
| Graduated with honors - Cum Laude | Kent State University | 1989 |
| Pierce Memorial Award | Pierce Memorial | 1989 |
| Golden Key National Honor Society | Kent State University | 2024 |
| Golden Key National Honor Society | Kent State University | 2024 |
| Golden Key National Honor Society | Kent State University | 2024 |
| Golden Key National Honor Society | Kent State University | 2024 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
| University of Akron School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| University of Akron School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| Stetson University College of Law | Court Appointed Arbitrator Certification | 1999 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Lakewood Villas, Homeowners Assoc. vs Hugner Petion | Case dismissed. Mr. Shapiro filed a legal action to overturn the foreclosure sale and Mr. Petion was able to recover all the equity in the condominium |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 957062 | Member in Good Standing | 1992 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Co-authured Book Amazon | Business Leader Success | 2015 |
| Naples Daily News (Interview) | Banks again aggressively foreclosing on Southwest Florida homes | 2012 |
| Nuevos Echos | LEGAL ANALYST | 2010 |
| Naples Daily News | All about foreclosures and short sales | 2009 |
| Naples Daily News | Going, going, gone: Auctions of foreclosed homes becoming very competitive | 2009 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Property Protege Group | Unlicensed Practice of Real Estate What Is It and How to stay complient | 2016 |
| Florida Gulf Coast Real Estate Investors meeting | The Evolution of Real Estate Investing | 2016 |
| Florida Gulf Coast Real Estate Investors Association | Buying Probate Properties | 2016 |
| The Real Estate Investors Association | LLC's and Entity Structures | 2015 |
| Florida Paralegal Association (annual conference) | Real Estate Disclosures (a case law overview) | 2015 |
| CYDEC CMS | Asset Protection & Estate Planning | 2015 |
| Asset Protection Bootcamp | Asset Protection Trusts & Entity Structuring | 2015 |
| Real Estate Investors Assn. | Strategies & Secrets of Using a Land Trust | 2014 |
| Florida Gulf Coast REIA Monthly Event | Negotiate Like A Professional | 2014 |
| What you need to know about foreclosure law | Legal Analyst | 2010 |
| Fort Myers Event~Marc Shapiro speaks on Foreclosure Auctions | Foreclosure Auctions | 2010 |
| Entrepreneur Wealth Club | Marc Shapiro Speaks on Foreclosure Auctions | 2010 |
| Ava Maria University Moot Court Competition | Court Competition | 2024 |
| Ava Maria University Moot Court Competition | Court Competition | 2024 |
| Ava Maria University Moot Court Competition | Court Competition | 2024 |
| Ava Maria University Moot Court Competition | Court Competition | 2024 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Nuerenburg, Paris, Heller and McCarthy, Co | 1989 - 1991 |
| Clerk | Nuerenburg, Paris, Heller and McCarthy, Co | 1989 - 1991 |
| President, Managing Partner | Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. | 1998 - 1900 |
| President, Managing Partner | Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. | N/A |
| President, Managing Partner | Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. | N/A |
| President, Owner | Aries Title, LLC | N/A |
| President, Owner | Aries Title, LLC | 2003 - 1900 |
| President, Owner | Aries Title, LLC | N/A |
