Howard Shapiro

Howard Shapiro

New Orleans, LA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993
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319 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Litigation - ERISA Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Biography

Howard Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation - ERISA and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Howard, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Howard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jackson Lewis PC

319 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Tulane University, B.A., graduated 1972
  • Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Tulane University, B.A., graduated 1972

Client Testimonials

Howard Shapiro is an excellent choice for significant ERISA litigation matters. His expertise, presence and judgment are best in class.

Mark E. Buechner (Wells Fargo Bank)

Howard Shapiro’s great intellect for ERISA is further enhanced by his personable nature making him extremely effective in resolving cases. In my view, he's the Top Gun in ERISA litigation.

Howard Shapiro is a wizard of ERISA and practicality.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - ERISA Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - ERISA Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - ERISA Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2011 - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, New Orleans (2025)
  • Litigation - ERISA, New Orleans (2025)
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, New Orleans (2023)
  • Litigation - ERISA, New Orleans (2023)
  • Litigation - ERISA, New Orleans (2015)
  • Employment Law - Management, New Orleans (2013)
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, New Orleans (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Special Focus:
  • Employee Benefits
  • Management

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