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Justin B. Shapiro

Justin B. Shapiro

Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
  • Maritime Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury ...
  • Florida
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Biography

Justin B. Shapiro is a partner at Leesfield Scolaro, a renowned personal injury law firm located in Miami, Florida. Upon graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law, Mr. Shapiro joined the firm and immediately focused his practice on catastrophic injury cases and wrongful death cases. Upon being named Partner, Justin Shapiro obtained a record verdict of $36,960,000.00 in a wrongful death.

Practice Areas
Maritime Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Bad Faith
  • Wrongful Death
  • Boating and Cruise Ship Accidents
  • Construction Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Brain Damage Accidents
  • Negligent Security
  • Aviation Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner/Trial Lawyer
Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
- Current
Law Clerk
Leesfield & Partners, P.A.
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Intern
Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office
Intern
Office of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson
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Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. (2011)
Honors: magna cum laude, Dean's List
Activities: Editor, Inter-American Law Review, Dean's Certificate of Achievement, Torts, International Criminal Law, Dean's Outstanding Merit Scholarship Recipient
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University of Central Florida
B.A. (2007)
Honors: President’s 4.0 Honor Roll
Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
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Awards
2018 Top Ranked Lawyers
American Lawyer Media
Top Verdicts of 2017
American Lawyer Media
Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2017
National Law Journal
Top 40 Lawyers under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
Verdicts Hall of Fame
Daily Business Review
AV Preeminent (Highest) Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2017, 2018
Professional Associations
Florida State Bar
Member
Current
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Dade County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
What Are They Smoking?! Mexico's Decriminalization of Small-Scale Drug Possession in the Wake of a Law Enforcement Failure
University of Miami Inter-American Law Review
Websites & Blogs
Website
Justin B. Shapiro's Website Profile
Website
Leesfield Scolaro, P.A. Website
Blog
Cruise Ship Lawyers Blog
Blog
Florida Injury Lawyer Blawg
Blog
Key West Injury Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
Miami Office
2350 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33133
Toll-Free: (800) 836-6400
Telephone: (305) 854-4900
Fax: (305) 854-8266
Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
Key West Office
615-1/2 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040
Toll-Free: (800) 836-6400