Howard Shapiro

New Orleans, LA Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993

Awarded Practice Areas

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

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Jackson Lewis PC

345 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Howard Shapiro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation - ERISA and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Howard practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana

Best Lawyers has recognized Howard Shapiro since 1993. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Howard Shapiro is held by other lawyers.

Locations

New Orleans, Louisiana

504-208-1755

601 Poydras Street, Suite 1400
New Orleans, LA 70130

Education

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 is a wizard of ERISA and practicality.

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.

Awards & Focus

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^® 2027 for work in:

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

Special Focus:

Employee Benefits
Management

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