Jack M. Shapiro

Jack M. Shapiro is a dedicated personal injury lawyer with a practice at the Law Office of Jack M. Shapiro, P.C., focused on representing individuals harmed by negligence. His legal career reflects a strong foundation in litigation, client advocacy, and a deep understanding of how personal injury claims are evaluated. By combining legal knowledge with practical courtroom experience, he helps injured clients pursue compensation with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

Mr. Shapiro earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2009. Before law school, he completed an M.A. and a B.S. from the University of Florida. His academic background provided a strong base in legal analysis, research, and professional writing, which continues to guide his legal work today.

Mr. Shapiro began his legal career in Illinois, where he volunteered as an attorney with CARPLS legal aid. In this role, he provided legal guidance to residents on issues such as consumer debt, landlord-tenant disputes, and family law matters. He also assisted self-represented defendants at the Daley Center Courtroom help desk, offering clear explanations of legal rights and obligations. This early experience strengthened his ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and practically.

Mr. Shapiro later worked at an insurance defense firm in the northwest suburbs of Illinois, where he represented insurance companies and insured parties. His work included personal injury defense, breach-of-contract cases, landlord-tenant matters, construction defect claims, and appellate litigation. This phase of his career gave him first-hand insight into how insurance companies assess risk, value claims, and develop defense strategies.

Jack M. Shapiro shifted his practice to represent injured individuals after years on the defense side. He founded the Law Office of Jack M. Shapiro, P.C., focusing exclusively on personal injury law. Today, he uses his defense-side experience to anticipate challenges, build strong cases, and secure the maximum benefits his clients are entitled to under the law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Jack M. Shapiro, P.C.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Brooklyn Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Master of Arts
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Science

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