Laura E. Shapiro
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Denver, CO
As founder of the Law Office of Laura E. Shapiro, Ms. Shapiro is committed to representing clients in Denver, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker, Littleton, Castle Pines, Cherry Hills Village, Castle Rock and Cherry Creek, Colorado. She dedicates her practice to handling family law cases that involve the following matters: divorce, property division, high-net-worth clients and high-asset divorce.
In 1972, Ms. Shapiro graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College. She went on to receive a Juris Doctor in 1977 from New York Law School.
A dispute among family members can put significant emotional and financial strain on those involved. Resolving these issues quickly, in a sensitive and detailed manner, is an important part of helping clients move forward. For more than 25 years, Ms. Shapiro has been focused on working with families to find solutions for their matters involving divorce.
Having a background in complex litigation, Ms. Shapiro is a fierce adversary in the courtroom. She also recognizes the value in helping people resolve matters through mediation. Regardless of which course of action a client chooses to take, Ms. Shapiro evaluates the person’s unique circumstances and applies her legal knowledge in order to help render the best possible outcome for the family.
As a testament to her client advocacy, Ms. Shapiro has earned the highest rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell and holds an Avvo “Superb” rating.
A published author and frequent lecturer, Ms. Shapiro is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, the Arapahoe County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
*AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general practice standards.
- 100%Family Law
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006
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About Laura E. Shapiro
First Admitted: 1978
Professional Webpage: https://www.shapirofamilylaw.com/about/laura-e-shapiro/
Bar/Professional Activity
- New York, 1978
- US District Court District Colorado, 1982
- Lic. Colo and NY
- US District Court Northern District of NY, 1979
- Colorado, 1981
Educational Background
- Trinity College, Hartford Ct., BA, 1972
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed in NY and Colorado, 1977
Honors/Awards
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell, 2012
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2018
- Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013
- Super Lawyer, 5280 Magazine
- Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates , 2015
Last Updated: 5/15/2022