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David Shapiro

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English

About

Attorney M. David Shapiro graduated from the University of Florida, College of Journalism, in 1981. He graduated from Florida State University College of Law with honors in 1985 and was admitted to The Florida Bar the same year. While attending the Florida State University College of Law, Mr. Shapiro served on the Florida State Law Review, and published articles on The Safety Belt Law, as well as Libel and Defamation. Mr. Shapiro was also chosen to represent the Florida State College of Law in the National Moot Court and National Mock Trial competitions.Attorney M. David Shapiro is an AV-rated civil trial lawyer, the highest rating awarded to litigation attorneys. He is also board certified by the Florida Bar. Shapiro is an experienced trial lawyer who has earned the respect of his peers in the legal community. He has successfully litigated civil rights cases involving access to courts and rights under the Rehabilitation Act to the United States Supreme Court. He is admitted to practice in all of the Florida State Courts, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit. For more than 20 years, Shapiro has practiced exclusively in the area of personal injury and wrongful death. Shapiro has also been a candidate for political office, and was narrowly defeated in 2006 in his bid for election to the Florida House of Representatives. Attorney M. David Shapiro is Treasurer of Children First, Trustee member of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota Film Festival,  and the Sarasota Civic League

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Motorcycle accident

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

Shapiro | Delgado: Get Me Justice308 Cocoanut AveSarasota, FL, 34236

Office: (855) 637-6437

Website: N/A

Reviews

Steven
February 8, 2017

I always recommend David Shapiro for any personal injury needs. He never exaggerates, always gives me the straight scoop. These days finding an honest attorney with integrity is a huge asset. David has handled several matters for my family and I and I recommend him without hesitation to be your attorney as well.

Tess
September 20, 2015

In late 2014, I retained David Shapiro to represent me in a rear end automobile accident in which I was injured. After our first meeting, I knew that he had vast experience in the practice of personal injury law and knew how to address my case. He took the time to understand all of the facts surrounding my case and continually called to give me updates on his progress. He ultimately negotiated a settlement in my favor and the amount was much more than I expected. David and his experienced staff were simply terrific. I was treated with respect and they were always responsive to questions and progress reports. Hire David! P.S. I am an attorney also, and wanted the best lawyer on this case. I’m so glad I found Mr. Shapiro.

anonymous
January 28, 2022

David was an honest and professional attorney! He and his staff handled all of our needs in a timely and courteous manner. I would highly recommend his services and if the need arises, I will seek his counsel again.

David
October 15, 2021

As a practicing attorney myself, I have referred multiple clients to David Shapiro. In each and every instance, those clients were extremely pleased with the way their cases were handled and the high level of results David Shapiro was able to obtain for them. David Shapiro is one of the most knowledgeable and professional attorneys that I have encouraged my own clients to engage with respect to practice areas outside of my own areas of expertise.

anonymous
August 10, 2021

I was injured in a car accident when I discovered the law firm of Shapiro and Delgado. I am pleased with the professionalism and compassion Mr. Shapiro, Adam, and the entire firm greeted me with. During a time of such uncertainty and discomfort, I was constantly kept abreast of any and all correspondence of the case. I truly appreciate the time, effort and concern the team put into my case. I would recommend this firm to anyone unfortunate enough to be in a personal injury accident.

Gail
June 3, 2021

My spouse was knocked down by another, resulting in the "personal injury" of a fracture, surgery and rehabilitation. That fall directly contributed to further falls and broken bones that occurred after "we" hired David. I, a formerly practicing attorney in a very technical field, became my spouse's full-time and supervisory caregiver. When first meeting David, we noticed that he had a very calm demeanor, while quickly demonstrating the legal understanding of our case, and describing his ability to successfully pursue it (or, I suspect, in some cases, not). He innately struck us as honest in his assessment. Like I expect he does consistently, he exhibited true care for us when we were seeking his services during a very stressful period in our lives. He demonstrates his abilities in his thoughtful communications with his clients and their other related professionals (e.g., doctors, attorneys, etc.). When we first met, David explained his initial strategy, derived from his strong experience with various types of personal injury cases. He kept us updated as that strategy evolved over time when new facts and circumstances arose, so that we remained calm and confident too. His management of our case was focused, timely, comprehensive and well-communicated to us. Unfortunately, my spouse died prior to the case being resolved. David began dealing with our estate planning lawyer, who was handling the probate of my spouse's estate. They worked very well together, and our estate planning attorney developed great respect for David during the process. David coordinated both of their efforts so that I had no stress about the case nor its effects on probate. He ultimately settled the case and wrapped up the details. I only needed to execute detailed Closing Statement and deposit the settlement proceeds. Despite my spouse's death in the midst of the case (which could have been very detrimental to it), David settled the case for 98% of what we were asking. This was directly the result of his experience, attentiveness to our case, ability to quickly and effectively adjust his approach as needed, and his power of persuasion. I would STRONGLY recommend him to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney.

Julie
March 19, 2021

As a retired attorney, I am often asked for a recommendation to a competent, trustworthy lawyer. Because of my personal experience, I always feel very confident recommending David Shapiro. David knows the law and has proven his ability to get great results for his clients. While that is important, it is David’s decency and caring that always really makes an impression on me. In a time when there are so many attorneys to choose from, I know I can’t go wrong recommending David.

Caryn
February 17, 2017

My experience with this law firm was very good. I felt like I was given all the time and attention i needed. Mr. Shapiro was kind and helpful explaining the process of my case. The staff was always patient and gaveme all the time I needed.

Sharon
August 21, 2016

After 2 years of dealing with this nonsense, Mr. Shapiro was able to help bring closure to my case. His professionalism is met by his genuine manor, and makes meeting with him quite comfortable. Thank you for your help with my nonsense of a case!

Lucinda
November 4, 2015

Hi, my name is Lucinda and on Feb. 6 2014 my sister and I was in a terrible car accident. I had a meeting with one lawyer who basically could only accept either my sister or me but not both of our cases. My mother didn't like that so her friend recommended Mr. David Shapiro to us. We set up a meeting, we had explain our situation and the first thing he says is I can accept both of your cases (my sister and I). Being 17, I didn't know much about anything, it was my first case so Mr. Shapiro made sure I knew everything. He broke it all down to the T for me. From how long this case would take, getting me medical help for my injuries, to holding off my medical bills until the case was solve. One thing I really love is that he wasn't in a rush to quickly be done with my case. He made sure every decision he made on my behalf was what I truly wanted. He was very fast at communicating anything with me. He worked around my schedule. Man when I say I love Mr. Shapiro for everything he has done for me I'm truly grateful. I always tell him he makes miracles happen. I say this because the opposing party really try to make it seem it was my fault, they threw everything at us but this didn't crack Mr. Shapiro. He didn't even break a sweat. He believed in me and had my back since day one and for that I'm forever grateful because now my case is over and it was definitely in my favor. Thank you Mr. Shapiro.

Steven
February 8, 2017

I always recommend David Shapiro for any personal injury needs. He never exaggerates, always gives me the straight scoop. These days finding an honest attorney with integrity is a huge asset. David has handled several matters for my family and I and I recommend him without hesitation to be your attorney as well.

Tess
September 20, 2015

In late 2014, I retained David Shapiro to represent me in a rear end automobile accident in which I was injured. After our first meeting, I knew that he had vast experience in the practice of personal injury law and knew how to address my case. He took the time to understand all of the facts surrounding my case and continually called to give me updates on his progress. He ultimately negotiated a settlement in my favor and the amount was much more than I expected. David and his experienced staff were simply terrific. I was treated with respect and they were always responsive to questions and progress reports. Hire David! P.S. I am an attorney also, and wanted the best lawyer on this case. I’m so glad I found Mr. Shapiro.

anonymous
January 28, 2022

David was an honest and professional attorney! He and his staff handled all of our needs in a timely and courteous manner. I would highly recommend his services and if the need arises, I will seek his counsel again.

David
October 15, 2021

As a practicing attorney myself, I have referred multiple clients to David Shapiro. In each and every instance, those clients were extremely pleased with the way their cases were handled and the high level of results David Shapiro was able to obtain for them. David Shapiro is one of the most knowledgeable and professional attorneys that I have encouraged my own clients to engage with respect to practice areas outside of my own areas of expertise.

anonymous
August 10, 2021

I was injured in a car accident when I discovered the law firm of Shapiro and Delgado. I am pleased with the professionalism and compassion Mr. Shapiro, Adam, and the entire firm greeted me with. During a time of such uncertainty and discomfort, I was constantly kept abreast of any and all correspondence of the case. I truly appreciate the time, effort and concern the team put into my case. I would recommend this firm to anyone unfortunate enough to be in a personal injury accident.

Gail
June 3, 2021

My spouse was knocked down by another, resulting in the "personal injury" of a fracture, surgery and rehabilitation. That fall directly contributed to further falls and broken bones that occurred after "we" hired David. I, a formerly practicing attorney in a very technical field, became my spouse's full-time and supervisory caregiver. When first meeting David, we noticed that he had a very calm demeanor, while quickly demonstrating the legal understanding of our case, and describing his ability to successfully pursue it (or, I suspect, in some cases, not). He innately struck us as honest in his assessment. Like I expect he does consistently, he exhibited true care for us when we were seeking his services during a very stressful period in our lives. He demonstrates his abilities in his thoughtful communications with his clients and their other related professionals (e.g., doctors, attorneys, etc.). When we first met, David explained his initial strategy, derived from his strong experience with various types of personal injury cases. He kept us updated as that strategy evolved over time when new facts and circumstances arose, so that we remained calm and confident too. His management of our case was focused, timely, comprehensive and well-communicated to us. Unfortunately, my spouse died prior to the case being resolved. David began dealing with our estate planning lawyer, who was handling the probate of my spouse's estate. They worked very well together, and our estate planning attorney developed great respect for David during the process. David coordinated both of their efforts so that I had no stress about the case nor its effects on probate. He ultimately settled the case and wrapped up the details. I only needed to execute detailed Closing Statement and deposit the settlement proceeds. Despite my spouse's death in the midst of the case (which could have been very detrimental to it), David settled the case for 98% of what we were asking. This was directly the result of his experience, attentiveness to our case, ability to quickly and effectively adjust his approach as needed, and his power of persuasion. I would STRONGLY recommend him to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney.

Julie
March 19, 2021

As a retired attorney, I am often asked for a recommendation to a competent, trustworthy lawyer. Because of my personal experience, I always feel very confident recommending David Shapiro. David knows the law and has proven his ability to get great results for his clients. While that is important, it is David’s decency and caring that always really makes an impression on me. In a time when there are so many attorneys to choose from, I know I can’t go wrong recommending David.

Caryn
February 17, 2017

My experience with this law firm was very good. I felt like I was given all the time and attention i needed. Mr. Shapiro was kind and helpful explaining the process of my case. The staff was always patient and gaveme all the time I needed.

Sharon
August 21, 2016

After 2 years of dealing with this nonsense, Mr. Shapiro was able to help bring closure to my case. His professionalism is met by his genuine manor, and makes meeting with him quite comfortable. Thank you for your help with my nonsense of a case!

Lucinda
November 4, 2015

Hi, my name is Lucinda and on Feb. 6 2014 my sister and I was in a terrible car accident. I had a meeting with one lawyer who basically could only accept either my sister or me but not both of our cases. My mother didn't like that so her friend recommended Mr. David Shapiro to us. We set up a meeting, we had explain our situation and the first thing he says is I can accept both of your cases (my sister and I). Being 17, I didn't know much about anything, it was my first case so Mr. Shapiro made sure I knew everything. He broke it all down to the T for me. From how long this case would take, getting me medical help for my injuries, to holding off my medical bills until the case was solve. One thing I really love is that he wasn't in a rush to quickly be done with my case. He made sure every decision he made on my behalf was what I truly wanted. He was very fast at communicating anything with me. He worked around my schedule. Man when I say I love Mr. Shapiro for everything he has done for me I'm truly grateful. I always tell him he makes miracles happen. I say this because the opposing party really try to make it seem it was my fault, they threw everything at us but this didn't crack Mr. Shapiro. He didn't even break a sweat. He believed in me and had my back since day one and for that I'm forever grateful because now my case is over and it was definitely in my favor. Thank you Mr. Shapiro.

Steven
February 8, 2017

I always recommend David Shapiro for any personal injury needs. He never exaggerates, always gives me the straight scoop. These days finding an honest attorney with integrity is a huge asset. David has handled several matters for my family and I and I recommend him without hesitation to be your attorney as well.

Tess
September 20, 2015

In late 2014, I retained David Shapiro to represent me in a rear end automobile accident in which I was injured. After our first meeting, I knew that he had vast experience in the practice of personal injury law and knew how to address my case. He took the time to understand all of the facts surrounding my case and continually called to give me updates on his progress. He ultimately negotiated a settlement in my favor and the amount was much more than I expected. David and his experienced staff were simply terrific. I was treated with respect and they were always responsive to questions and progress reports. Hire David! P.S. I am an attorney also, and wanted the best lawyer on this case. I’m so glad I found Mr. Shapiro.

anonymous
January 28, 2022

David was an honest and professional attorney! He and his staff handled all of our needs in a timely and courteous manner. I would highly recommend his services and if the need arises, I will seek his counsel again.

David
October 15, 2021

As a practicing attorney myself, I have referred multiple clients to David Shapiro. In each and every instance, those clients were extremely pleased with the way their cases were handled and the high level of results David Shapiro was able to obtain for them. David Shapiro is one of the most knowledgeable and professional attorneys that I have encouraged my own clients to engage with respect to practice areas outside of my own areas of expertise.

anonymous
August 10, 2021

I was injured in a car accident when I discovered the law firm of Shapiro and Delgado. I am pleased with the professionalism and compassion Mr. Shapiro, Adam, and the entire firm greeted me with. During a time of such uncertainty and discomfort, I was constantly kept abreast of any and all correspondence of the case. I truly appreciate the time, effort and concern the team put into my case. I would recommend this firm to anyone unfortunate enough to be in a personal injury accident.

Gail
June 3, 2021

My spouse was knocked down by another, resulting in the "personal injury" of a fracture, surgery and rehabilitation. That fall directly contributed to further falls and broken bones that occurred after "we" hired David. I, a formerly practicing attorney in a very technical field, became my spouse's full-time and supervisory caregiver. When first meeting David, we noticed that he had a very calm demeanor, while quickly demonstrating the legal understanding of our case, and describing his ability to successfully pursue it (or, I suspect, in some cases, not). He innately struck us as honest in his assessment. Like I expect he does consistently, he exhibited true care for us when we were seeking his services during a very stressful period in our lives. He demonstrates his abilities in his thoughtful communications with his clients and their other related professionals (e.g., doctors, attorneys, etc.). When we first met, David explained his initial strategy, derived from his strong experience with various types of personal injury cases. He kept us updated as that strategy evolved over time when new facts and circumstances arose, so that we remained calm and confident too. His management of our case was focused, timely, comprehensive and well-communicated to us. Unfortunately, my spouse died prior to the case being resolved. David began dealing with our estate planning lawyer, who was handling the probate of my spouse's estate. They worked very well together, and our estate planning attorney developed great respect for David during the process. David coordinated both of their efforts so that I had no stress about the case nor its effects on probate. He ultimately settled the case and wrapped up the details. I only needed to execute detailed Closing Statement and deposit the settlement proceeds. Despite my spouse's death in the midst of the case (which could have been very detrimental to it), David settled the case for 98% of what we were asking. This was directly the result of his experience, attentiveness to our case, ability to quickly and effectively adjust his approach as needed, and his power of persuasion. I would STRONGLY recommend him to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney.

Julie
March 19, 2021

As a retired attorney, I am often asked for a recommendation to a competent, trustworthy lawyer. Because of my personal experience, I always feel very confident recommending David Shapiro. David knows the law and has proven his ability to get great results for his clients. While that is important, it is David’s decency and caring that always really makes an impression on me. In a time when there are so many attorneys to choose from, I know I can’t go wrong recommending David.

Caryn
February 17, 2017

My experience with this law firm was very good. I felt like I was given all the time and attention i needed. Mr. Shapiro was kind and helpful explaining the process of my case. The staff was always patient and gaveme all the time I needed.

Sharon
August 21, 2016

After 2 years of dealing with this nonsense, Mr. Shapiro was able to help bring closure to my case. His professionalism is met by his genuine manor, and makes meeting with him quite comfortable. Thank you for your help with my nonsense of a case!

Lucinda
November 4, 2015

Hi, my name is Lucinda and on Feb. 6 2014 my sister and I was in a terrible car accident. I had a meeting with one lawyer who basically could only accept either my sister or me but not both of our cases. My mother didn't like that so her friend recommended Mr. David Shapiro to us. We set up a meeting, we had explain our situation and the first thing he says is I can accept both of your cases (my sister and I). Being 17, I didn't know much about anything, it was my first case so Mr. Shapiro made sure I knew everything. He broke it all down to the T for me. From how long this case would take, getting me medical help for my injuries, to holding off my medical bills until the case was solve. One thing I really love is that he wasn't in a rush to quickly be done with my case. He made sure every decision he made on my behalf was what I truly wanted. He was very fast at communicating anything with me. He worked around my schedule. Man when I say I love Mr. Shapiro for everything he has done for me I'm truly grateful. I always tell him he makes miracles happen. I say this because the opposing party really try to make it seem it was my fault, they threw everything at us but this didn't crack Mr. Shapiro. He didn't even break a sweat. He believed in me and had my back since day one and for that I'm forever grateful because now my case is over and it was definitely in my favor. Thank you Mr. Shapiro.

Steven
February 8, 2017

I always recommend David Shapiro for any personal injury needs. He never exaggerates, always gives me the straight scoop. These days finding an honest attorney with integrity is a huge asset. David has handled several matters for my family and I and I recommend him without hesitation to be your attorney as well.

Tess
September 20, 2015

In late 2014, I retained David Shapiro to represent me in a rear end automobile accident in which I was injured. After our first meeting, I knew that he had vast experience in the practice of personal injury law and knew how to address my case. He took the time to understand all of the facts surrounding my case and continually called to give me updates on his progress. He ultimately negotiated a settlement in my favor and the amount was much more than I expected. David and his experienced staff were simply terrific. I was treated with respect and they were always responsive to questions and progress reports. Hire David! P.S. I am an attorney also, and wanted the best lawyer on this case. I’m so glad I found Mr. Shapiro.

anonymous
January 28, 2022

David was an honest and professional attorney! He and his staff handled all of our needs in a timely and courteous manner. I would highly recommend his services and if the need arises, I will seek his counsel again.

David
October 15, 2021

As a practicing attorney myself, I have referred multiple clients to David Shapiro. In each and every instance, those clients were extremely pleased with the way their cases were handled and the high level of results David Shapiro was able to obtain for them. David Shapiro is one of the most knowledgeable and professional attorneys that I have encouraged my own clients to engage with respect to practice areas outside of my own areas of expertise.

anonymous
August 10, 2021

I was injured in a car accident when I discovered the law firm of Shapiro and Delgado. I am pleased with the professionalism and compassion Mr. Shapiro, Adam, and the entire firm greeted me with. During a time of such uncertainty and discomfort, I was constantly kept abreast of any and all correspondence of the case. I truly appreciate the time, effort and concern the team put into my case. I would recommend this firm to anyone unfortunate enough to be in a personal injury accident.

Gail
June 3, 2021

My spouse was knocked down by another, resulting in the "personal injury" of a fracture, surgery and rehabilitation. That fall directly contributed to further falls and broken bones that occurred after "we" hired David. I, a formerly practicing attorney in a very technical field, became my spouse's full-time and supervisory caregiver. When first meeting David, we noticed that he had a very calm demeanor, while quickly demonstrating the legal understanding of our case, and describing his ability to successfully pursue it (or, I suspect, in some cases, not). He innately struck us as honest in his assessment. Like I expect he does consistently, he exhibited true care for us when we were seeking his services during a very stressful period in our lives. He demonstrates his abilities in his thoughtful communications with his clients and their other related professionals (e.g., doctors, attorneys, etc.). When we first met, David explained his initial strategy, derived from his strong experience with various types of personal injury cases. He kept us updated as that strategy evolved over time when new facts and circumstances arose, so that we remained calm and confident too. His management of our case was focused, timely, comprehensive and well-communicated to us. Unfortunately, my spouse died prior to the case being resolved. David began dealing with our estate planning lawyer, who was handling the probate of my spouse's estate. They worked very well together, and our estate planning attorney developed great respect for David during the process. David coordinated both of their efforts so that I had no stress about the case nor its effects on probate. He ultimately settled the case and wrapped up the details. I only needed to execute detailed Closing Statement and deposit the settlement proceeds. Despite my spouse's death in the midst of the case (which could have been very detrimental to it), David settled the case for 98% of what we were asking. This was directly the result of his experience, attentiveness to our case, ability to quickly and effectively adjust his approach as needed, and his power of persuasion. I would STRONGLY recommend him to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney.

Julie
March 19, 2021

As a retired attorney, I am often asked for a recommendation to a competent, trustworthy lawyer. Because of my personal experience, I always feel very confident recommending David Shapiro. David knows the law and has proven his ability to get great results for his clients. While that is important, it is David’s decency and caring that always really makes an impression on me. In a time when there are so many attorneys to choose from, I know I can’t go wrong recommending David.

Caryn
February 17, 2017

My experience with this law firm was very good. I felt like I was given all the time and attention i needed. Mr. Shapiro was kind and helpful explaining the process of my case. The staff was always patient and gaveme all the time I needed.

Sharon
August 21, 2016

After 2 years of dealing with this nonsense, Mr. Shapiro was able to help bring closure to my case. His professionalism is met by his genuine manor, and makes meeting with him quite comfortable. Thank you for your help with my nonsense of a case!

Lucinda
November 4, 2015

Hi, my name is Lucinda and on Feb. 6 2014 my sister and I was in a terrible car accident. I had a meeting with one lawyer who basically could only accept either my sister or me but not both of our cases. My mother didn't like that so her friend recommended Mr. David Shapiro to us. We set up a meeting, we had explain our situation and the first thing he says is I can accept both of your cases (my sister and I). Being 17, I didn't know much about anything, it was my first case so Mr. Shapiro made sure I knew everything. He broke it all down to the T for me. From how long this case would take, getting me medical help for my injuries, to holding off my medical bills until the case was solve. One thing I really love is that he wasn't in a rush to quickly be done with my case. He made sure every decision he made on my behalf was what I truly wanted. He was very fast at communicating anything with me. He worked around my schedule. Man when I say I love Mr. Shapiro for everything he has done for me I'm truly grateful. I always tell him he makes miracles happen. I say this because the opposing party really try to make it seem it was my fault, they threw everything at us but this didn't crack Mr. Shapiro. He didn't even break a sweat. He believed in me and had my back since day one and for that I'm forever grateful because now my case is over and it was definitely in my favor. Thank you Mr. Shapiro.