Michelle J. Shapiro
About Michelle J. Shapiro
Michelle J. Shapiro is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Michelle J. Shapiro is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: ArentFox Schiff LLP
Education: Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Boston, MA
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