Laura Shapiro
About Laura Shapiro
Laura Shapiro is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Laura Shapiro is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Dallas, Texas
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Current Firm: Haynes and Boone LLP
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Dallas, TX
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